VOLUNTEERS got together to remove thousands of notorious sea-stars from Seaford last weekend in an effort to protect Port Phillip Bay.Northern Pacific sea-stars are considered pests by Agriculture Victoria. The sea-stars, which have a large presence in Port Phillip Bay, are an aggressive predator of mussels, oysters, and scallops. They multiply quickly and “harm biodiversity, aquaculture and fisheries”, the Agriculture Victoria website states.On 20 April, 48 volunteers with Earthcare St Kilda took part in a removal event at Seaford Pier. They removed around 45,000 Northern Pacific sea-stars, Earthcare says. Earthcare St Kilda marine conservation team leader Richard Pensak said the…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
THE proposed 14-storey apartment building at the former home of the Pint and Pickle got the green light to go ahead last week.On Friday, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal granted permission for developers to proceed with construction of the building at 446-450 Nepean Highway in Frankston subject to some conditions. The proposal, titled “Harbour”, features 94 dwellings, a gym, shops, restaurants, offices, amenities, and three levels of basements with car parking. Frankston Council approved the Harbour proposal in late 2022. The proposal has proved controversial among residents, and has been vocally opposed by “Stop The Great Wall of Frankston”…
MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONERED Hill came from behind to beat Sorrento in a thriller on Saturday. Sorrento grabbed control of the game early with five goals in the opening quarter on their home turf. They held onto the lead all day, but Red Hill kept themselves in touching distance. In the final term, the Hillmen made their move. A three-goals-to-one last quarter saw Red Hill sneak ahead and grab a thrilling one-point win.Sorrento fell to Red Hill 11.14 (80) to 11.15 (81). Dylan Atkins, Michael Griechen, and Harry Wynn-Pope were named among Red Hill’s best, and Oliver Jackson booted four…
FRANKSTON Council says it does not use recycled mulch, which has been blamed for the discovery of asbestos at playgrounds in the west of Melbourne.Council CEO Phil Cantillon says that Frankston Council’s playgrounds will not be affected by the asbestos issue. “All mulch used on Frankston City Council garden beds is generated by material sourced from our tree contractors when undertaking tree works on our street trees and park trees. We do not use recycled mulch,” he said.The Environment Protection Authority has confirmed the presence of asbestos at playgrounds in the Hobsons Bay, Brimbank, and Merri-bek local government areas. First…
A DOG ban is now being enforced around Frankston’s playgrounds. The ban was first introduced during council’s budget process in 2022. Signs have now been erected and council officers have been directed to enforce the rule and issue fines for non-compliance. The new signs installed at Frankston Council’s playgrounds state that dogs are banned from being within 10 metres. Fines of up to $200 apply – Frankston Council has confirmed that no fines have been handed as of 12 April.Frankston councillor Kris Bolam said that an incident where a dog attacked a child at a local playground showed why the…