A PROGRAM is helping young people identify and learn about marine life found in local sanctuaries. Parks Victoria is encouraging young people to use its Parks Victoria Junior Rangers program to learn more about the plants and animals in places like Ricketts Point in Beaumaris. “The Parks Victoria Junior Rangers program has a great guide to help you discover and appreciate the plants and animals that call Victoria’s rocky shores their home. The most common you can keep your eye out for at Ricketts Point include anemones, sea stars, and crabs,” Parks Victoria said. “Ricketts Point is protected as a…
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JOE Pompei of the famous Mordialloc Pompei family has died, aged 90. Pompei passed away on 16 December. His funeral was held last week in Cheltenham. Joe Pompei is the brother of “Mr Mordialloc” Jack Pompei. They ran Pompei Boatworks in Mordialloc. The old Pompei Boatworks site is being turned into apartments. The development will be named after Joe Pompei, titled “Joe’s Quarter”. Construction is expected to commence this year. In addition to his achievements in boating, Pompei also boxed. He recorded 10 wins, four by knockout, during the 1950s. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 18…
MENTONE’S Nylex clock has been restored to its former glory. The clock fell into disrepair after the Nylex factory in Mentone closed down in 2006. It had stood on Nepean Highway since 1967. Kingston Council and current site tenant Bunnings undertook the restoration. The project is now complete and the refurbished clock is operating once again. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said “for decades the clock was an icon of our area, and it is exciting to know that it will remain as a nod to our history.” “The clock was previously heritage-listed under our planning scheme, meaning it couldn’t be…
MENTONE life savers emerged among the best from a field of 850 at the first life savers carnival for 2023. Cosy Corner in Torquay hosted the first carnival of the year on 6 January. Teams from Chelsea Longbeach Surf Life Saving Club, Mentone LSC, Mordialloc LSC, Mornington LSC, Mount Martha LSC, and Point Leo SLSC competed. Mentone Life Saving Club were the best performers among clubs from the Kingston and Mornington Peninsula areas. The Mentone team placed fourth overall. Life Saving Victoria senior manager aquatic sport, Chris Schleusener, said the carnival was a success. “The annual Cosy Corner carnival has…
By Barry Irving R J Rowley Reserve was the venue for the running of the 47th Rye Gift on Saturday 14 January. After a two year covid hiatus, competitors and supporters of athletics turned up in numbers to watch this iconic Mornington Peninsula event. The Rye Cricket Club provided a sumptuous sponsors lunch that was enjoyed by all. Rye sports and Social Club President Gary Gillies welcomed the sponsors and guests thanking the sponsors once again for getting behind the event despite a tough couple of years. Major sponsor Bendigo Bank Community Bank Southern Peninsula board chairman Vin Cheers spoke…