Changes at the top for lobby group
A WOMAN with a “wealth of experience in trade, investment, tourism and systems of government, and an authentic passion for the Mornington Peninsula as a local resident” has replaced former federal Liberal cabinet minister Bruce Billson on the Committee for Mornington Peninsula.
Zoe McKenzie, who joins the management committee, is principal of Trade and Investment Advisory, a company which advises clients on market expansion into Australia or on current or future free trade agreements.
The Committee for Mornington Peninsula describes itself as an “independent, member-based organisation committed to leading and influencing long-term outcomes and contributing to our strategic objectives for the broader Mornington Peninsula”.
Fight victim flown to hospital
1 Min Read POLICE cordoned off Station Street, Somerville, after an alleged assault on Sunday, which resulted in a 50-year-old Somerville man being airlifted to hospital. Picture: Gary Sissons Share
A SOMERVILLE man was airlifted to hospital following an alleged assault, Sunday, 9 May.
Police were told the victim got out of his car on Station Street, Somerville, early and approached two men who appeared to have a “gripe” against him, 1.30am.
During an argument the victim, 50, was allegedly struck to the head. He fell to the ground and hit his head on the road. The other men left the scene.
Survival flights not affected by pandemic
2 Mins Read ARTIST Kate Gorringe-Smith has co-curated an exhibition of works to highlight the need to protect habitat for migratory birds.
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THE coronavirus pandemic may have put a firm brake on international travel for many people, but it has had no effect on the flights of migratory birds.
The birds continued their annual hazardous 25,000 kilometre round trips from the northern to the southern hemisphere.
Western Port and Port Phillip bays are the favoured destinations for many species and more than 300 artists have contributed to an exhibition that highlights the tenuous existence faced by these intrepid international travellers.
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[Correction: Two candidates live outside of the Iowa City metro: Jon Green of Lone Tree and Susan Vileta of Swisher. An earlier version of this article misidentified Green as the sole candidate living outside the Iowa City metro.]
A Johnson County candidate got a big endorsement from the senator from Vermont on Monday. As mayor of Lone Tree, Jon successfully fought for living wages and to revitalize rural Iowa through access to broadband and affordable child care. I m proud to support his grassroots campaign for Johnson County Supervisor, Sanders said in a statement Monday. Jon was one of the earliest Bernie supporters in Iowa and a real advocate for rural Iowans, Sanders political director Oliver Hidalgo-Wohlleben tweeted Monday.
Superb Seaford smash disappointing Demons
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RYE have come crashing down after a good start to 2021, losing to Seaford by more than 100 points.
Seaford looked sensational all day, applying consistent scoreboard pressure. They scored at least five goals in every quarter of the match.
Rye had no answers for Seaford, eventually succumbing to an 8.6 (54) to 23.21 (159) loss.
Tim Broomhead’s great form for Seaford continued. He kicked four goals and was named best-on-ground.
Two goals from former Richmond star Brett Deledio helped Devon Meadows get a win on Saturday.
The Panthers took on Hastings at Glover Reserve. Devon Meadows got off to a great start, scoring five goals to one in the first term.