Trent Cotchin, Richmond Football Club Captain, will ‘kick off’ Premier’s Active April on the Mornington Peninsula on Saturday, 2 April. Premier’s Active April is part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to promote healthy and active lifestyles and get Victorians to join in the fun of increased physical activity. Trent’s on-hand to run a children’s and parents’ boot camp to get people into the active spirit, then cool off with some fan photos. Launch events will take place at Pelican Park Recreation Centre in Hastings and at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre in Mornington on the first Saturday in April. You can…
Day: March 22, 2016
FOUR people survived a light plane crash at Tooradin Airfield on Sunday 20 March. Witnesses say strong winds appeared to buffet the Cessna 182T as it came into land. The plane struck three other planes as it came into the airfield, bending in half before it came to a halt. The four people aboard, a man in his 50s, another in his 20s, a woman, 31, and a four-year-old girl were all taken to Frankston Hospital and treated for light injuries, bruises and shock. The crash happened at about 1pm in full view of diners at the airfield restaurant. CFA…
AN irregular-shaped block of surplus railway land at Somerville is proposed to be sold for housing. For train aficionados this would represent a much sought-after opportunity to get close to passenger and freight services. Residents could look forward to unparalleled growth in container movements, based on the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s dream to help create a massive port at Hastings, with kilometre-long freight trains running day and night. The proposal, discussed at council on 15 March, comes from VicTrack, a state-owned business enterprise run by an independent board. It plays a pivotal role supporting the state government to provide improved public…