State terminates AGL’s gas import plan
IMPROMPTU it may have been, but there was no suppressing the joy felt by members of the anti-AGL forces after they heard about the government’s refusal of a gas import terminal at Crib Point.
THE state government has knocked back power company AGL’s plans for a gas import terminal at Crib Point.
Planning Minister Richard Wynne said the project, which also included a 55 kilometre gas pipeline to Pakenham, was refused because of the “unacceptable effects” it would have on Western Port’s environment.
In a statement on Tuesday 30 March Mr Wynne said his decision was based on a review of AGL’s environmental effects statement, which attracted more than 6000 submissions and encouraged protests either organised by or attended by community group Save Westernport, Environment Victoria, Mornington Peninsula Shire and the state opposition.
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Bank manager grows ‘very fine’ potatoes
A VERY fine sample of potatoes has been brought under “The Standard’s” notice by Mr A. E. Lasslett.
These potatoes, grown merely as a hobby for private use by Mr Lasslett at the State Savings Bank, Frankston, were of the Carmen variety, and two weighed about 2½ lbs each, whilst the whole plot is likewise good.
The seed was not prepared or inoculated in any way, which is further proof of what the soil is really capable of in this district.
MR Tom Perridge, the Tooradin sportsman, had another successful day at the Mornington gymkhana with his fine mare, Miss Maori.
Table-topping start for local trio
Pictures: Darryl Kennedy
SOCCER
MORNINGTON, Frankston Pines and Seaford United head their respective leagues after three rounds of the 2021 season.
And NPL2 outfit Langwarrin is second on goal difference to Goulburn Valley Suns with both sides enjoying a perfect start to their league campaigns.
A Tom Youngs tap-in after 29 minutes was enough to separate Langy and Moreland Zebras at Lawton Park on Saturday.
Rogan McGeorge sent George Howard down the right and Howard’s ball across the face of goal was cut back by Damir Stoilovic on the left for a simple finish by Youngs.
Mail thief remanded
A FRANKSTON woman has been charged for allegedly stealing mail.
Police on the Nepean Highway in Frankston saw a woman riding a BMX without a helmet at around 6pm, 2 April. They pulled her over and searched her bag.
Police say that they found over 50 pieces of allegedly stolen mail in other people’s names inside the woman’s bag. She was charged with multiple offences including theft, handle stolen goods, commit an indictable offence whilst on bail, contravene bail conditions, and possession of identification information.
The woman is expected to be remanded to appear in court at a later date.