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Ferry coy about Mornington service PORT Phillip Ferries last week would not say if it intends to include Mornington in its service to Melbourne. The company’s Geelong Flyer was seen cruising around Mornington, Friday 16 October, perhaps scoping the pier and harbour for a Mornington Peninsula service. Other seaside havens, such as Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento and Portsea, could also be considered. A Port Phillip Ferries’ spokesperson last week said its “long-term vision remains unaltered, that is, to introduce safe and reliable ferry travel within Port Phillip Bay and provide a totally relaxing travel experience for those seeking regular commuting and/or leisure travel”. “We are always looking at new destinations and how locations, such as Mornington, might work with our current schedule,” the spokesperson said. “Port Phillip Ferries expects to be operating scheduled services between Docklands, Geelong and Portarlington very soon, and will continue to explore further potential new locations for our popular ferries.”
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FRIENDS, family members, co-workers or school companions who have gone above and beyond to make the Mornington Peninsula a better place can be nominated for a 2021 Australia Day Local Award. Nominations for the Mornington Peninsula Shire awards close Friday 6 November. Residents are urged to make an effort to recognise someone who has made a noteworthy contribution to the lives of others. Areas of outstanding contribution
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and community service include education, health, fundraising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment, or any area contributing to the advancement and wellbeing of those on the peninsula. Award categories include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen and Community Event of the Year. Those interested can also nominate a Mornington Peninsula community event held in person or virtually that they have attended or helped to organise. This would go into the running for Community Event of the Year. Any individual or organisation can make a nomination, and all eligible nominees are acknowledged. Nominations, which close Friday 6 November, can be made online at mornpen.vic.gov.au/ausdayawards or call Christine Aslanidis 5950 1137 or email christine.aslanidis@mornpen. vic.gov.au
Digital fete ST JOHN’S, Flinders fete has gone digital with many of the traditional fete products available to order online. Christmas cakes, puddings, gifts and a range of other items can be bought in time for Christmas. A selection of fine art has been donated by Mornington Peninsula artists and can be bought after 1 November. Handmade goods are ready to order now. There is also a baking competition, lucky dip and a scarecrow making contest. The pet show will continue with judging in time for prizes and awards on 23 January. Money raised will go towards
St John’s Church and to Anglicare Rosebud supporting the homelessness on the peninsula, Brotherhood of St Laurence, Asylum Seekers Resource Centre Dandenong, Western Port Community Support caring for the marginalised and disadvantaged. Details: stjohnsflindersfete.com.au/
Online raffle RYE Lions Club has gone online for its annual raffle, with a first prize of a $3000 10.5 metre propelled kayak and second prize of two smaller kayaks $1800. Tickets drawn 5 December. Tickets can be bought online at raffletix.com.au/ryelionskayakraffle
Trek art online IT is easy to navigate this year’s Peninsula Artists Trail which, because of COVID-19 restrictions, has had to go online. The trail opened last Friday (23 October) and features the work of more than 20 artists. The works, which can be bought direct from the artists, are on show at peninsulastudiotrailinc.org
Bushfire focus EMERGENCY services spent the past week getting Victorians better prepared for fire season. Fire Action Week 19-26 October aimed to ensure members of the community are following @cfavic on social media. This will allow them to share information about getting their property ready for the upcoming fire season as well as on restrictions and bushfire preparation events. Visit vic.gov.au/fireactionweek2020
Attention Schools, sporting clubs & community groups
Free advertising listings Each month the Mornington News will run a Community Events page, where your school or organisation can promote upcoming events, fund raisers, social events, etc. at no charge. This page is sponsored by the Mornington Village Shopping Centre and listings are completely free. Listings should be about 40 words and include event name, date, time & address.
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Mornington News
27 October 2020