Boat ramps high on minister’s agenda
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THE state government is being urged to hurry up its takeover of managing Mornington Peninsula’s boat launching ramps.
It is believed the state of the boat ramps was high on the agenda during a recent meeting between Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne and shire CEO John Baker.
In the lead-up to the 2018 election the state government promised to “embark on the biggest reforms to the way that boating infrastructure is managed that Victoria has ever seen [by] fixing boat ramps, abolishing boat ramp parking and launching fees, and reforming boat ramp management in Port Phillip and Western Port”.
Hospital celebrates first COVID jabs
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FRONTLINE workers at Frankston Hospital have begun to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Peninsula Health staff began to receive their first vaccine doses on 3 March. Nurse Vanessa Nolan said “it went absolutely fine, barely felt a thing.”
“It was a really simple and seamless process. I sat in the chair, signed a consent form, got the vaccination, sat down for about 15 minutes or so and then back off to work,” she said. “I’ve seen the effects of the virus on people and their families. I’m just doing my part to get vaccinated, not just to protect myself and my family from infection, but everyone else in the entire community.
Surf day gets go ahead
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THE Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula branch heads back into the water at Point Leo on Saturday.
The event, which is expected to see hundreds of volunteers helping surfers enjoy their time in the waves, is the first for this year.
The January event was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions and Saturday’s day at the beach will include taking precautions with sanitisers available and equipment being frequently cleaned.
The number of people attending the event will fall safely within state government limits and there will be restrictions on crowding around the Point Leo Lifesaving Club.
House fire in Chelsea
Emergency services were called to a property on Catherine Avenue just after 2pm on 28 February.
The fire caused extensive damage to the house and neighbouring properties, however no one was injured.
An unknown male was observed in the vicinity of the property just after the fire.
He was wearing blue jeans, white runners, a dark coloured hooded top wrapped around his waist and a black t-shirt with Mickey Mouse on the front of it and large white writing on the back.
Investigators have released images of a male they believe can assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Fraudsters wanted
TWO people are wanted for allegedly stealing money from businesses.
Police allege that on 17 and 18 December last year, a couple gained access to a store account of businesses in Mentone and Airport West. The duo then allegedly changed the account details and made more than $5000 worth of fraudulent purchases.
An image of two people police wish to speak to has been released (above). Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or Moorabbin Police Station 03 9556 6565