Signing for free JUSTICES of the peace have started work at signing centres at Mornington and Rosebud police stations 11am-2pm Mondays and Thursdays. Justices sign national and International documents as a free service to the public. Documents they can sign and certify as an authorised witness are affidavits, statutory declarations and powers of attorney. To find your nearest JP call 1300 365 567 or Google “find a JP Victoria”.
Building waste dumped along roadsides on the Mornington Peninsula. Pictures: Supplied
Easier waiting A NEW passenger shelter is being built for passengers waiting for the Western Port ferry at Stony Point pier. The $40,000 state government grant will provide new seating at the shelter as well as protection from the weather. More than 70,000 passengers use the ferry each year to travel between the Port of Hastings and French and Phillip islands. The ferry is also the main transport link for the 270 residents of French Island.
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Court reacts hard to concrete dumper Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au A POLLUTER has been fined $50,000 in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court for illegally dumping tonnes of concrete along roadsides, many on the Mornington Peninsula. Kashyap Shingari, who pleaded guilty, was also placed on a two year corrections order to perform 300 hours of community service, Tuesday 23 February. He was also ordered to pay costs Mornington
Peninsula Shire’s $9295 cost and Casey Council’s $1610 to remove the concrete, as well as Environment Protection Authority Victoria’s legal costs. Magistrate Richard Pithouse described the offending as “extraordinary” and commented, “If there was a power under the Act … I would jail you for an extended period of time. The message has to get out to the community that you do not dump rubbish.” The mayor Cr Despi O’Connor
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was that he not attend any “points of international departure” and that his passport be surrendered. EPA boss Lee Miezis said the case underlined the importance of community involvement in detecting and prosecuting illegal dumping. “We have zero tolerance for this kind of behaviour and we are glad to be able to see this through to a successful prosecution. It is a great example of law enforcement agencies, local councils and the media working together to get a great outcome.”
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said the successful prosecution which involved government agencies and the public “is an indication of the broader community’s zero tolerance for the dumping of rubbish”. “Let this be a warning to any would-be dumpers – you will get caught and prosecuted.” Environment Protection Authority Victoria, which brought the action against Shingari, was able to secure a warrant for his arrest through Victoria police. A condition of his bail
RYE Football and Netball Club under-19s players have been offered an incentive to play: the club will waive fees for the year and offer $150 vouchers for football boots or training gear from Sportspower at Rosebud. The Under-19s will be coached by senior football club captain Tyrren Head and Mitch Harris. About 50 players were on the track at preChristmas traning with all 2020 recruits keen to play on and quality senior players Jake Russell and Oscar Whitty signed on. Training for all teams is held at 6pm Mondays and Wednesdays. Adam Kirkwood will coach the seniors and club stalwart Alan Barnes will coach the reserves. Details: call football manager Scott Beel 0409 424276 or visit the Rye Football Netball Club Facebook page.
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