THE weather’s warming up and snakes are waking up. Just as warmer, sunny days send a signal that it’s fine for outdoor recreation the same applies for snakes, who see it as time to “get some sun, look for food and a mate”, according to scientist Nick Clemann. Senior scientist from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP)’s Arthur Rylah Institute Mr Clemann said people were likely to see snakes when “walking dogs, cycling, bush walking, enjoying parks and gardening”. “Snakes are more common in areas around the urban fringe or in rural areas, but they do turn…
Author: Keith Platt
ACTION, camera, lights and sound. The sequence might sound out of order, but it all adds up to security when applied to a new light developed by a Braeside company. Sengled The light has an inbuilt digital camera that transmits images straight to the Cloud and can be monitored by smart phone or computer. Even if the light is turned off, an infrared camera will record images in the dark. The Snap light also comes equipped with a speaker and microphone, which provides the opportunity to converse with someone knocking on the door, even if you aren’t at home. David…
FIFTY-five candidates are standing in next month’s election for the nine seats on Kingston Council. There are 14 candidates for the three seats in Central ward, 18 in North and 13 in South. Seven of the nine current serving councillors are seeking re-election. Crs Paul Peulich (North ward) and John Ronke (South ward) are not standing, although the Peulich family will remain a force within the council if Savo Peulich succeeds his son in North ward. Savo Peulich, who is married to South Eastern Metropolitan Region Liberal MP Inga Peulich, says the city needs “electoral reform to break the back…
AN alcohol ban being brought in to control “inappropriate behaviours” at the Pillars cliff swimming area at Mt Martha will extend several blocks inland, effectively making it illegal for anyone to have a drink outside of their own property. The ban is the first major move to ease problems at The Pillars since last summer police and Mornington Peninsula Shire rangers booked hundreds of vehicles illegally parked along the Esplanade. Mornington MP David Morris says the state government has “failed to capitalise” on “a temporary reprieve” over winter to come up with a solution. While admitting that he does not…
PHOTOGRAPHER Daryl Gordon has an image for the future. Actually, he has many images for the future. Fascinated by photography since he was eight, the Balnarring father of three regards all of his shots as historical records. “It’s really difficult to put a finger on why [I was attracted to photography]. I guess I love the power that a single image can carry and the archival nature of photography,” Gordon says. Although the images he shoots as a commercial photographer may or may not be seen by the client as having any historical value, there is no doubt that at…