NEW proposed boundaries for state electorates have been released by Victoria’s Electoral Boundaries Commission. The electoral boundary for Mordialloc is set to change, providing a boost to the Labor party whose margin may slightly increase. The EBC has proposed to abolish the Keysborough seat currently held by Labor minister Martin Pakula. Its voters will be redistributed to surrounding electorates in Dandenong, Clarinda, Mulgrave, and Mordialloc. A report prepared by the EBC on the proposal read that Mordialloc will “be expanded east to gain about 10,000 electors in Braeside, Waterways and most of the Keysborough locality, offsetting its losses to Clarinda…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
DIVISION ONE FRANKSTON Bombers scored their best win for the season on Saturday by defeating top of the ladder Frankston YCW. The Stonecats have been the standout side in Division One this season, but were put on the back foot early. The Bombers rushed out to an early lead and held the Stonecats goalless in the first term. Frankston YCW hit the scoreboard in the second term, but the Bombers hit back. They didn’t let the Stonecats get too close to them all afternoon, and ended up winning 14.10 (94) to 8.11 (59). Alex Harnett, Harrison Prior, and Sam Drake…
DIVISION TWO TYABB are finally on the board in season 2021. The Yabbies took on Pearcedale at Pearcedale Recreation Reserve. They went into the game 0-10 for the year. Both sides looked evenly matched in the first half. Pearcedale went into half time up by a point. Tyabb were excellent in the second half. They managed to hold Pearcedale goalless, and scored six of their own to wrap up a well deserved win. Tyabb ended up victorious by 32 points 4.10 (34) to 10.6 (66). Luke Stanton kicked three goals for the Yabbies. Lachlan Cox also impressed. After a shock…
SEWF PREMIERS MORNINGTON won their second match for the season on Saturday in a hard fought encounter against Mt Eliza. Both sides have struggled this season. The game was a good opportunity for each team to grab a win. The Bulldogs got on the front foot early with a two goals to zero opening term. Although they didn’t add another goal to the scoreboard for the rest of the day, they defended well and held on to win. The final score read 1.3 (9) to 2.5 (17). Skye Nisbet scored both of Mornington’s goals. Tyabb took on St Kilda Sharks…
CHANGES made to Victoria’s renting laws will make things “fairer for everyone”, according to the Peninsula Community Legal Centre. Reforms brought in this year include limiting rent rises to once per year and ensuring properties are fitted out with the basic amenities. In a statement, the PCLC said the previous laws “created a power imbalance that favoured landlords”. “The changes to the law mean that renters in Victoria are now provided with some of the basic protections that have existed elsewhere in the world for a long time,” PCLC CEO Jackie Galloway said. “It is only fair that rental properties…