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Money ‘found’ for track repair WORK will begin early next year to fix a collapsed path leading down the cliff to the northern end of Mills Beach, Mornington. Known as the Beleura cliff track, the path was closed for safety reasons after a landslide in 2013, although barriers erected by Mornington Peninsula Shire have been torn down and “track closed� notices ignored. A concerted effort to get the shire to repair the track was rewarded last week when the shire managed to find an extra $50,000. The state government last month announced it would give $50,000 towards the work, which was then matched by the shire. However, the money fell well short of what was needed, with Mornington MP David Morris asserting the government had shortchanged the shire. The then mayor Cr Bev Colomb disagreed, and issued a statement praising the government for its contribution. The lobbying for the shire to fix the track continued and looked like coming to head at a public meeting at 5pm on Wednesday (16 December) at the shire’s Mornington office. The organisers say they still need as many people as possible at the meeting “to make sure the shire sets a start and finish date for the repairs�. One of the organiser’s described the shire’s extra $50,000 as “a last ditch effort to save face�. “One week out from the public
meeting the council is beating their chest about their amazing generosity. We now have $200,000 and work to start early 2016. “As much as I'm furious it took this level of action, the outcome is what is important.� “The shire acknowledges this is a highly valued and much loved community asset and looks forward to re-opening the path once remediation works are complete,� the shire’s Thursday 10 November news release stated. “The path will remain closed at the top and bottom access points until further notice; residents should not access the path for safety reasons.� The 2013 landslip and others before it were caused by drainage from properties along the cliff top in Kalimna Drive. Keith Platt
THE Beleura cliff track under repair after a landslide in 2011.
Trailer thefts arrest A FRANKSTON South man has been arrested and charged over a spate of trailer thefts in the Mt Eliza and Mt Martha areas. Police will allege the man, 25, stole four trailers and $20,000 worth of tradies tools over several weeks. Two of the trailers have been recovered. Detective Sergeant Mel Nixon, of Somerville Police Complex, urges tradies to identify their tools “anyway they can� to make returns easier. Engraving an owner’s name and address or driver’s licence number on their tools is easy and practical, she said.
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Prize moment: Charlotte Heath receives her prize from Hayley Wilson.
On board for success UP and coming skateboarder Charlotte Heath, of Arthur’s Seat, is taking her skating skills to new heights. Last week she received a youth encouragement award after success in the Phruntside Skate Park Jam competition at Mansfield. Charlotte, 8, was presented with her award by Hayley Wilson, under-14 Australian female skateboarding champion. They know each other, with Charlotte skating with her idol for the past season in the North Western Skateboarding Series. Wilson says she sees a future for Charlotte in the sport, with the
youngster able to compete successfully against girls nearly twice her age – after skating for only 10 months. Charlotte says she loves skating and dreams of being in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics representing Australia, but, right now, she’s just enjoying learning new tricks every week with her coach Craig Mitchell, of Progressive Skateboarding lessons, on the Mornington Peninsula. Results for SPL Open Women's division: Hayley Wilson first, Charlotte Heath second and Amelia Hitchcock third. The top three competitors from each state will go into a national series.
HOLIDAYMAKERS erecting tents and parking caravans along the Rosebud, Rye and Sorrento foreshores in the lead up to the holidays are unwittingly attracting thieves. Detective Senior Sergeant Nick Vallas, of Somerville Police Complex, said the seasonal influx was a boon for opportunistic offenders. “The past couple of weeks we have had a few tents and caravans broken into,� he said. “They have stolen alcohol, food, small items and beach gear and, in some cases, made a huge mess. “The campers have added a few extra statistics for us, and when they come down they may find a few items missing.�
Carols at Rosebud CAROLS by Candlelight will be held at Rosebud Uniting Church, 6 Murray Anderson Rd, Rosebud, 7pm, Saturday 19 December. Singing will be led by the Larking About song group. The program will be followed by a cup of tea or coffee. All welcome.
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