MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONEMT Eliza picked up a big win over Mornington on ANZAC Day last week. Alexandra Park hosted the ANZAC Day match on Thursday. After a close opening quarter, the Redlegs entered the first break with a 14-point lead. They put their foot on the accelerator in the second term and took a 33-point lead into half-time. Mt Eliza continued to extend their lead as the game went on. They eventually claimed a dominant 81 point victory 7.10 (52) to 19.19 (133). The win put Mt Eliza top of the ladder. They are equal on points with four…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
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…
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…