MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will celebrate International Day of People with Disability by holding a come-and-try sports day and mini-expo at Civic Reserve, Mornington, 10am–1pm Wednesday 7 December. International Day of People with Disability aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. Activities on the day will include tennis, gymnastics, soccer, netball, footy, dance, table tennis and SWISH (blind table tennis). A Marveloo, a portable, fully accessible toilet with adjustable change table and hoist, will also be available. The toilet is part of a campaign by the shire’s all abilities consultative committee to see similar permanent toilets…
Day: November 29, 2016
MOTORISTS who continue to drive while over 0.05 per cent are often certain they “won’t get caught” and can best avoid accidents by driving slowly. They ignore the risks while maintaining that it is more convenient, cheaper and quicker to take their chances than seeking alternative transport. Many blame alcohol for reducing their inhibitions and responsible decision-making. But the possible dangers for them and other road users is high, and the costs – after getting pulled over – far outweigh any presumed savings. These confronting findings emerged from a nation-wide online survey (Facebook, Twitter and Linked-In) by designated driver service…
POLICE believe the same two youths lit grass fires in Somerville, Hastings and Frankston over the weekend. Although not causing a great deal of damage the fires on Saturday afternoon, 26 November, tied up CFA volunteers and could have spread to neighbouring properties, police say. Somerville detectives believe there is a link between the offences, with the youths possibly catching a train on the Stony Point line between fires. Grass was set alight behind a property in Church St, Hastings, 5.40pm, burning down a fence. Hastings CFA crews attended. Witnesses said they saw youths lighting the fires. A grass fire…
McCRAE lighthouse will be bathed in orange light from dusk to dawn for next few weeks to bring attention to the Victoria Against Violence campaign. The steel tower, built in 1874, is the tallest lighthouse on mainland Victoria and one of 14 prominent landmarks – and the only one on the Mornington Peninsula – to show off the campaign’s colours. Disability and Ageing Minister Martin Foley is expected to attend an elder abuse campaign launch at McCrae Yacht Club, 10am, Friday 2 December, as part of the state government’s campaign. Organisers are hopeful of a grant of $1 million for…