Mornington Peninsula Shire’s CEO given emergency powers. Peninsula Health announce new visitor guidelines. One new peninsula case today. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 1191 – an increase of 33 from yesterday. Yesterday a woman in her 80s died in hospital, taking the number of people who have died in Victoria from coronavirus to 11. The total number of cases includes 623 men and 568 women. Cases range in age from babies to their early nineties. There are 93 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria that may have…
Author: Cameron McCullough
Peninsula Health have announced new visitor guidelines as detailed below: Peninsula Health has strategies in place to contain the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and keep you and your loved ones safe. We ask all visitors to please take note of our new Visitor Guidelines, across all Peninsula Health sites, updated Tuesday 31 March. No visitors are permitted entry to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Ward 5GN and the Acute Medical Surgical Unit (AMSU) at Frankston Hospital. One (1) visitor per patient per day Visiting hours are 4PM to 8PM (except Maternity and Paediatrics) No visitors under 16 years of age…
Coronavirus cases in Victoria have today risen to 1191 – an increase of 33 from yesterday. The Mornington Peninsula’s figures have risen by one to 54. Nearby, the City of Frankston have 35 confirmed cases, unchanged since yesterday. The City of Casey have 45 confirmed cases, a jump of five since yesterday. The Mornington Peninsula has maintained its position as the fifth highest number of infections of all the Local Government Areas, falling from second highest just seven days ago. The ten worst affected Local Government Areas in Victoria are: City of Stonnington with 87 confirmed cases. City of Banyule…
In the last week and a half, a small factory in Somerville has made 10,000 plastic face shields to protect workers during the COVID-19 crisis. A radiology clinic in Frankston closes after virus outbreak. No new cases recorded on the peninsula today. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 1158 – an increase of 23 from yesterday. Yesterday a man in his 50s died in hospital and a woman in her 80s died at home, taking the number of people who have died in Victoria from coronavirus to 10.…
Coronavirus cases in Victoria are at 1158 today – an increase of 23 from yesterday. The Mornington Peninsula’s figures are unchanged from yesterday’s number of 53. Nearby, the City of Frankston have 35 confirmed cases, an increase of one since yesterday. The City of Casey have 40 confirmed cases, with three new cases since yesterday. The Mornington Peninsula has maintained its position as the fifth highest number of infections of all the Local Government Areas, falling from second highest just six days ago. The ten worst affected Local Government Areas in Victoria are: City of Stonnington with 86 confirmed cases.…
A SEAFORD correspondent writes:– It seems evident that there are no motor headlight laws in Victoria, or if there are, very little attention is paid to them. Any night on Point Nepean Road, users of this road become subjected to the blinding glare of what are known as “dazzle hogs.” In many countries, headlight laws exist, which not only protect motorists, but the public generally. These laws are compulsory, and a heavy fine is imposed upon those who disregard them. It is high time some action was taken to enforce some such law here, and a strong move should be…
A BOAT possibly used by two fishermen missing off Flinders on the weekend has reportedly been found deserted at Pyramid Rocks, Phillip Island. The search continues for the men, aged 20 and 33, who left the Flinders boat ramp 6am, Sunday 5 April, in the three metre tinnie with outboard motor. The alarm was raised when a friend was unable to contact them about 9pm Sunday. Water Police, the Air Wing, Volunteer Marine Rescue and Western Port Coast Guard crews scoured Western Port Bay until late Sunday night and from first light Monday without sighting the pair. An AUSSAR Challenger…
Emergency services are searching for two men who failed to return to shore after going fishing in Western Port Bay on Sunday morning. The 20-year-old man and 33-year-old man set out on their vessel sometime before 6am from the Flinders boat ramp. Police have been told the men often fish off the Flinders coast, west of Phillip Island. A friend raised the alarm with police just before 9pm after being unable to contact the pair. The vessel the pair took out is described as a three metre aluminium “tinny” with an outboard motor. (Registration not known) Water Police, Coast Guard…
Residents are using the isolation time to clean up around the house, and then going for tip runs in violation of the rules for Stage 3 restrictions. Police receptions counters close until further notice. One more peninsula case today as the curve starts to flatten. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 1135 – an increase of 20 from yesterday. No additional deaths were recorded overnight. The total number of cases includes 597 men and 538 women. Cases range in age from under one year to their early nineties.…
RECEPTION counters at all police stations on the Mornington Peninsula are closed until further notice because of the COVID-19 crisis. Stations are at Mornington, Rosebud, Dromana, Sorrento and Hastings. Reception counter at Frankston police station remains open. Those reporting on bail at any station can press the intercom for attention. Senior Sergeant Paul Edwards, of Mornington police, said members of the public wanting “critical” documents signed – such as affidavits allowing them to access their superannuation, for example – would be catered for but others with less urgent documents should go to GPs, pharmacies or bank managers. “With anything considered…
Coronavirus cases in Victoria are 1135 today – an increase of just 20 from yesterday. It is an encouraging sign that the efforts of Victorians to “flatten the curve” are working. The Mornington Peninsula’s figures rose by one since yesterday to 53. Nearby, the City of Frankston have 34 confirmed cases, an increase of one since yesterday. The City of Casey have 37 confirmed cases, with no new cases since yesterday. The Mornington Peninsula has maintained it position as the fifth highest number of infections of all the Local Government Areas, falling from second highest just five days ago. The…
The peninsula’s beaches were closed until further notice last week, but now they are a little less closed. Peninsula cases rise by one to 52. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 1115 – an increase of 30 from yesterday. Last night a woman in her seventies died in hospital, taking the number of people who have died in Victoria from coronavirus to eight. The total number of cases includes 587 men and 528 women. Cases range in age from babies to their early nineties. There are 73 confirmed…
Coronavirus cases in Victoria are 1115 today – an increase of 30 from yesterday. The Mornington Peninsula’s figures rose by one since yesterday to 52. Nearby, the City of Frankston have 33 confirmed cases, an increase of one since yesterday. The City of Casey have 37 confirmed cases, an increase of two since yesterday. The Mornington Peninsula now has the fifth highest number of infections of all the Local Government Areas, falling from second highest just four days ago. The ten worst affected Local Government Areas in Victoria are: City of Stonnington with 84 confirmed cases. City of Banyule with…
Breaking a continuous 438 year history of pranks and practical jokes, April Fools Day has been postponed until 1 September this year due to COVID-19. “It is a terrible shame, and is going to put a lot of our staff out of work, but it just had to be done,” said François de Blague, head of the International April Fool’s Day Federation (IAFDF) based in Geneva, Switzerland. In Australia, government officials have confirmed and hesitantly backed the move. “Look, this is not the time for people to be announcing there is a disease infecting spaghetti trees causing already panicked people…
The Mornington Peninsula Shire have committed to a “support package for local business” a week after the Committee for Mornington Peninsula began lobbying the shire on behalf of businesses hit by the coronavirus. Peninsula cases stand still as state jumps 96 today. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 917 – an increase of 96 from yesterday. Four people have already died in Victoria, many more are in hospital or self-isolating at home. The total number of cases includes 501 men and 413 women. Four cases in pre-school aged…
Coronavirus cases in Victoria are now at 917 with 96 newly diagnosed cases today. In positive news, the Mornington Peninsula’s figures remained the same at 46. Nearby, the City of Frankston have 28 confirmed cases. a jump of seven since yesterday. The City of Casey have 28 confirmed cases, a jump of two since yesterday. The Mornington Peninsula now has the equal second highest number of infections with Boroondara after they jumped to 46. City of Stonnington still has the highest rate of infections at 76 confirmed infections. Following on from the peninsula are: City of Banyule with 44 confirmed…
Visitors have been told to stay away from the Mornington Peninsula. Traders plead for ‘drastic’ help. Mornington Peninsula cases up to 45, a jump of five in two days. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 821 – an increase of 56 from yesterday. Victoria has recorded four deaths related to COVID-19. The total number of cases includes 447 men and 370 women, with people aged from three to 88. There are 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria that may have been acquired through community transmission. Currently 29…
Coronavirus cases in Victoria are now at 821 with 56 newly diagnosed cases today. The Mornington Peninsula accounted for 46 of them, a jump of five cases in two days. Nearby, the City of Frankston have 21 confirmed cases, and City of Casey have 26 confirmed cases. The Mornington Peninsula still has the second highest number of infections in the state with only the City of Stonnington in Melbourne’s east surpassing it with 71 confirmed infections. Following on from the peninsula are: City of Boroondara with 40 confirmed cases. City of Melbourne with 38 confirmed cases. City of Glen Eira…
AT the Frankston Progress Association meeting on Tuesday last, Mr. A. E. Lasslett, J.P., said: – In many towns throughout Victoria and New South Wales, the tradespeople have adopted the system of closing their shops for an hour at lunch time. This system has, where tried, proved a great success. The advantages are many in adopting this system, but there are one or two that might specially be mentioned. As you well know, business people rarely have an undisturbed luncheon. The system is the means of overcoming that annoyance, and is therefore conducive to better digestion, and, as matter of…
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All Mornington Peninsula beaches closed until further notice. Two new peninsula cases as state number soars. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 685 – an increase of 111 from yesterday. Victoria has recorded three deaths related to COVID-19. There have been no new deaths recorded overnight. The total number of cases includes 378 men and 300 women, with people aged from eight to 88. There are 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria that may have been acquired through community transmission. Currently 21 people are in hospital, including…
Victoria has experienced its biggest one day jump in COVID-19 cases today with 111 newly diagnosed cases. The Mornington Peninsula, though, only accounted for two of them lifting our total to 41 confirmed cases. Nearby, the City of Frankston have 16 confirmed cases, and City of Casey have 23 confirmed cases. The Mornington Peninsula still has the second highest number of infections in the state with only the City of Stonnington in Melbourne’s east surpassing it with 61 confirmed infections. Nipping at the peninsula’s heels are: City of Melbourne with 36 confirmed cases. City of Greater Geelong with 33 confirmed…
36 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed on the peninsula. But do the number of metro Melbourne people that have decided to spend their 14 day “isolation” period relaxing on the peninsula bump us up even further?. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Victoria has recorded its first three deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19). All were men aged in their seventies. All died in Melbourne hospitals. The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 520 – an increase of 54 from yesterday. In Victoria, the total number of cases includes 300 men and 216 women. People…
THE first release of data showing COVID-19 cases in local government areas shows there are 36 confirmed cases of coronavirus on the Mornington Peninsula. The surprising high number puts the peninsula second highest in Victoria, behind to Stonnington which has 57 cases. Frankston has 11 cases and Casey 16. The mayor of the Mornington Peninsula, Sam Hearn, said to The News tonight: “The thoughts and compassion of our whole community is with those people and their families. These figures make it more clear than ever that street by street we need to do the right thing by each other at…
Arthurs Seat Eagle falls into administration. Was COVID-19 the straw that broke the Eagle’s back? Mornington Centrelink wins a six month stay of execution due to current challenges. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 466 – an increase of 55 from yesterday. The total number of cases includes 271 men and 191 women (with four cases under investigation). People are aged from pre-school age to their late eighties. At the present time, there are eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria that may have been acquired through community…
Mornington Peninsula Shire is rolling out emergency measures to look after our community’s most vulnerable in the face of COVID-19. Schools close, businesses shut, and the future is uncertain for many. Long lines formed outside Centrelink Mornington this morning, as phone lines backed up and the MyGov website went down due to increased traffic. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Sixty-one new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were confirmed yesterday – bringing the total number of cases in Victoria to 355. The new cases include 34 men and 25 women, with people aged early-teens to mid-eighties. Two cases remain…
POLICE V. GRIFFITH, charged that he did unlawfully ignite certain inflammable material whereby the property of one, Jos. Baker, was damaged. Sub-Inspector Trainor conducted the prosecution, and Mr. Backhouse appeared for the defence. Fredk. Merrit, residing at Langwarrin, said that on the 10th February last, between 7 and 8 o’clock p.m. he noticed a fire start on Griffiths’ property, about 300 yards distant from witness. On the following day he noticed a kind of haze over the place where the fire had been, and having occasion to get on to the roof of his dwelling to fasten a loose sheet…
To take a break from what seems like endless bad news, for no other reason than it’s Sunday night and we all need a rest, we publish here Stuart McCullough’s shopping experiences, in the light of COVID-19, printed in his regular column in our newspapers – “The Meaning of Existence… and other short stories”. We hope you enjoy it… Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Sixty-seven new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were confirmed yesterday – bringing the total number of cases in Victoria to 296. The new cases include 42 men and 25 women, with people aged from…
COVID-19 causes closure of foreshore camping. Tours through Frankston will proceed as part of the Big Picture Fest this weekend. Scammers take advantage of virus fears. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Twenty-eight new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were confirmed yesterday – bringing the total number of cases in Victoria to 178. The new cases include 18 men and 10 women, aged from mid-teens to late sixties. At present, there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria that may have been acquired through community transmission. Currently six people are recovering in hospital. More than 19,337 Victorians have…
Mornington Peninsula Mayor calls for calm and encourages people to carry on with their lives. Cancellations galore across the region. COVID-19 testing available at Peninsula Health Frankston, but make sure you meet the criteria for testing. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Twenty-nine new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were confirmed yesterday – bringing the total number of cases in Victoria to 150. The new cases include 17 men and 12 women, with people aged from their early twenties to their early seventies. The Department of Health and Human Services is continuing to investigate all new cases. At the…