NEWS DESK
Adelaide ties up in port THE Royal Australian Navy’s largest warship HMAS Adelaide arrived in Port Melbourne on Friday after steaming from a temporary berth at HMAS Cerberus in Western Port. The Sydney-based frigate is 230 metres long and can transport 100 vehicles, 18 helicopters and 1000 troops. Captain Jonathan Earley skippered the vessel in her first return to Melbourne since she was assembled at Williamstown in 2012. The visit allowed the navy to resupply the vessel and give its crew some shore leave at a time when the city was hosting the Formula One Grand Prix, AFL round one and International Flower and Garden Show. The 400-strong crew was said to have been working hard in various exercises and in need of a well-deserved break. They waved goodbye on Sunday and headed up the east coast for training exercises. Picture: Gary Sissons
Crane in sky: Building work has started on a bridge across Patterson River connecting Bonbeach and Carrum. Picture: Gary Sissons
Bridge build begins over river CONSTRUCTION work has begun on an 80-metre bridge across the Patterson River to connect Bonbeach and Carrum as part of the level crossing removals project. State Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan visited the work site on Monday (26 March) to see construction works begin. An old pedestrian bridge will be demolished. Fishing and walking access will be available along river
paths up to the Launching Way construction site. Detours along the Nepean Highway will mean walkers and cyclists can still visit the area. “The local community advocated for the new road bridge and we’re building it. Construction has started and cars will travel on the new road bridge by the end of the year,” Carrum Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny said. “I thank people for their patience
and support while we build the new road bridge. We will continue to work closely with residents, traders and boat users to minimise disruption in the local area as much as possible.” Anti-sky rail protesters are unhappy with the prospect of any form of elevated rail along the Frankston line as part of the Level Crossing Removal Authority project to separate rail from road at level crossings.
to cowes daystonytrip point - phillip island
Sail the bay on a fast catamaran ferry ride. Fun for all the family! Explore Cowes, fish & chips on the beach, ice cream on the jetty. Make a day of it! Return Fares $26 Adult | $16 Concession | Children $12
westernportferries.com.au or call 03 5257 4565
New generation TOP-UP hearing aids now FREE* Eligible pensioners and veterans are entitled to FREE hearing aids through the government’s hearing services scheme*, or they can pay extra (TOP-UP) for hearing aids with additional or more advanced features. As an EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER, Hidden Hearing is providing eligible pensioners and veterans with certain TOP-UP hearing aids incorporating the
latest generation technology (valued at $3,000) FREE OF CHARGE until the END OF APRIL.
CALL NOW to book your FREE hearing assessment and start hearing better again.
The choice is yours, either a discreet deep canal aid or a miniature receiver in canal aid. In both cases the aids will be small and discreet, and programmed to your specific hearing levels and unique personal needs.
1800 717 717
www.hiddenhearing.com.au
HIDDEN,, UH EARING "A hearing loss is more noticeable than a hearing aid"
*Conditions and eligibility requirements apply under the Commonwealth Hearing Services Voucher System. Offer ends April 30th, 2018.
Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 28 March 2018
PAGE 3