NEWS DESK Meeting over 5G A PUBLIC meeting to raise awareness about the roll-out of 5G telecommunications on the Mornington Peninsula will be held at Rosebud Memorial Hall, 994 Point Nepean Road, 3-5pm, Saturday 5 October. It will include presentations and discussion.
Sausages at Seawinds WORKS in this year’s Southern Buoy Studios’ Landscape Prize (clockwise from left): Billy Nye, Mt Eliza, Williams Road; Sophie Perez, We’ve been together in a time before now; Paul McIntyre, Moonah Trees Entwine, Sorrento; Stella Greig, Blue Horizon #18 Flinders; and, Janet Green, The Cups, Boneo Road.
Artists picture their memories AN exhibition opening in Mornington later this month will show the Mornington Peninsula is seen through the eyes of 58 artists. The artists will explore the beauty of the region for the Southern Buoy Studios’ 2019 Landscape Prize through their works on show from Saturday 31 August to Saturday 28 September. “Our aim is to showcase a variety of wellknown and emerging artists,” the studio’s program and marketing manager Rachel Doyle said. “The familiar becomes new through paint; narratives and recollections are projected to create a dialogue with the viewer. Works immerse us in the experience of the Mornington Peninsula and celebrate the connection to place these artists share.” Finalist Billy Nye spoke of her painting Williams Road, Mt Eliza: “Telegraph poles. Road signs. Nature strips. The smell of salt water as
Lou Reed’s voice beckons through Dad’s radio: ‘Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side’. These things are the snapshots of my childhood – trips in our Holden Monaro to Mt Eliza beach, with Williams Road as the backdrop. “To me, Williams Road was, and remains, a sanctuary. Among the chaos of construction, the clamour of time, new homes and disappearing backyards, Williams Road is a throwback to the quaint suburban landscapes that I grew up with; one that, despite all odds, has stood the test of time.” Doyle said Southern Buoy Studios “continues to engage with the community as a not-for-profit space, encouraging a new understanding of the arts through a dynamic program of exhibitions and educational projects”. Another finalist, Sophie Perez: “This exhibition is so important to many artists working as
part of the thriving peninsula community. “To have the opportunity to exhibit at SBS is extremely gratifying; it gives emerging artists the platform to connect with the community who are interested in supporting the arts through the purchase of works. “We play a key role in keeping this unique space running for future initiatives, with all the revenue raised from sales going straight back into the gallery for events and bigger prizes.” Guest judge Jennifer Riddle will present $2000 to the work judged best in show on opening night, from 6pm, Saturday 31 August.The people’s choice award will be determined by a public vote and named at the end of the exhibition. Tickets are essential to the show at 1/19 Carbine Way, Mornington. Details: Visit southernbuoystudios.com.au
VISITORS to a nature walk at Seawind Gardens at Arthurs Seat will learn about koalas and their habitat as well as details on other animals and plants. This free event on Sunday 8 September is being run by Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation Group. Those attending should meet at 12.30pm for a sausage sizzle with BYO drinks. All ages welcome. The walk is about 2.5km and will take about an hour, so moderate fitness is required. The event is subject to weather conditions. Good footwear and weather appropriate clothing is essential. Register on Facebook or via email. Group size is limited to ensure everyone can enjoy the event. Details: Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation Group Facebook page. Email: MPkoalatreeplanting@outlook.com or call Dirk 0422 522 622 or Mary 0424 664 463.
Last straw workshop A PENINSULA’S Last Straw Workshop will be held 10-11.30am, Tuesday 3 September, at Mt Martha Lifesaving Club. The aim is to make the Mornington Peninsulaplastic-straw free. Millions of straws enter the oceans every day. Ten million plastic straws are used every day in Australia alone. They are the 12th most common item collected in clean-up events, and represent more than 75 per cent of all the reported plastics. Hundreds of marine and bird species are affected by them. This project is supported by The Peninsula's Last Straw, Tangaroa Blue Foundation, Mornington Peninsula Shire and National Geographic. Tickets at Eventbrite.
Shire pushing hard line on jet skis Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council wants residents to back its hard line against jet skiers on Port Phillip beaches. It is urging them to speak up in a Maritime Safety Victoria survey on a proposed rule change aimed at prohibiting irregular riding – such as wave jumping and freestyling – of jet skis in shared zones. The rule would also require jet skis riders to steer a direct course offshore so other water users to
better predict their course. The proposed rule follows the shire losing its bid to reign in dangerous behaviour by jet skiers near bathers. The shire sees the proposed rule as a watered-down version of what is needed. “The proposed rule doesn’t go far enough in addressing broader community concerns about jet skis,” the shire stated in a full page newspaper advertisement in The News last week. The advertisement describes the rule as “only addressing a small component of beach safety which is a major issue for peninsula residents and visitors”.
The shire has long advocated for changes to improve beach safety, including trial zones separating swimmers from jet skis, stronger enforcement of the rules and bans on jet skis. The mayor Cr David Gill said on Friday he was “bitterly disappointed with the state backing down on what we thought were very good ways to ensure public safety”. He said the shire had wanted a trial of jet skis being banned from some beaches. Other beaches would remain open to all users. Cr Gill said the state’s idea of re-
stricting jet skis to “go straight in and out” at any beach would still pose a risk to swimmers, canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. “What the state is proposing still allows jet skis on any beach, to be parked in the shallows and to be refuelled on the beach,” he said. “It’s a big danger to toddlers. “This does nothing for safety or to address noise problems. The state has gone for the softest option and is giving in to the boating industry by protecting jet skis. “It is showing its true colours and not
protecting the hundreds of thousands of people who use the peninsula’s beaches.” Rye Community Alliance’s Mechelle Cheers said communities in towns such as Rye have “made it very clear they want jet skis controlled”. “Council is now doing its bit to represent the views of peninsula communities, so it is way beyond time for the Andrews government to act without any more procrastination.” The survey is open until midday Wednesday 4 September at engage. vic.gov.au/pwc-regulatory-reform
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