RESIDENTS have expressed concerns following piles of dredging spoil being deposited on Mothers Beach following routine works at the Mornington boat ramp last week. The Mornington Peninsula Shire conducts regular dredging at the boat ramp to address sand buildup which interferes with vehicle and human access. This year, the dredged sediment was spread on Mothers Beach, which some locals say occurred without adequate consultation or warning and has interfered with the visual appeal of the beach. A member of Beach Patrol 3931, Susan Young, said the spoil was “visually polluting” and expressed concern regarding how close the busy summer season…
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A GROUP of reckless pranksters have faced a fierce backlash from residents and beach users after performing a dangerous stunt involving glass at Mothers Beach in Mornington.The males involved, believed to be youths and YouTube attention-seekers, reportedly placed several glass picture frames beneath the surface of the sand about 2pm on 21 January while the beach was packed on a hot day. The News understands about five of the picture frames, which bizarrely depicted American rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, were buried at various spots along the beach near Schnapper Point with water bottles placed on top of each one in…