A RECYCLING company has agreed to accept soft plastics from Kingston residents in the wake of REDcycle’s collapse. REDcycle, the recycling scheme which accepted soft plastics dropped off at supermarkets, was officially suspended last November. It cited an inability to offload the plastic it collected as the reason for its suspension. Last week, Kingston Council confirmed it has signed a deal with APR Plastics to restart a local soft plastic recycling scheme. The deal is not intended as a long-term solution to the soft plastic recycling issue. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said the deal would minimise waste being sent to…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
MPNFL FOOTBALL returns to the Mornington Peninsula this weekend, with a few changes. The former Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League has undergone a name change. The 2023 Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League begins on Saturday, 1 April. One thing that remains unchanged is the eagerness of the footballers to get the season underway. Three seniors division one matches will take place on 1 April. It will be a battle of the 2022 premiers on Saturday as reigning division one champions Frankston YCW take on division two premiers Langwarrin. It was a dream 2022 for Langwarrin, who went the whole season…
NEARLY one million pieces of plastic rubbish have been picked up by Victorian volunteer groups in the last decade, prompting calls for more people to help out. BeachPatrol Australia has volunteer groups operating in both Frankston and Seaford. It is seeking more volunteers to help clean up local beaches and streets. BeachPatrol Australia president Ross Headifen said members of BeachPatrol and Love Our Street groups had picked up around 900,000 pieces of plastic since they started recording statistics nine years ago. “We currently have a great team of volunteers who are determined to continue this important work. However, we need…
THE future direction of public art projects in the Kingston municipality is under consideration. Consultation on Kingston Council’s public art program closes this week. Council is seeking opinions from the community so it can decide which public art projects it will prioritise in the future. The mayor Hadi Saab said he hopes that a focus on public art will help creatives bounce back after the pandemic. “Public art can play a positive role in our community by enhancing buildings, infrastructure and natural areas. It can boost civic pride in our neighbourhoods, mark our history and celebrate our shared values, and…
CRICKET PROVINCIAL OLD Peninsula were crowned premiers on Sunday. Old Peninsula claimed the crown after a convincing win over Langwarrin. The sides played a two-day match at Peninsula Grammar School last Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, Old Peninsula got the match started by choosing to bat first. They stayed at the crease for nearly the entire day, eventually being bowled out for 186 just before stumps. A patient 41 from 122 deliveries by Thomas La Brooy steadied things for Old Peninsula when the game looked like it might be getting away from them. He top scored for his side. On…