NEWS DESK
JORDAN checks the inside of a fire truck with Tyabb CFA member Daving Strang. Picture: Yanni
Flinders MP Greg Hunt was straight back to work on trhe Wednesday after the federal election (Saturday 18 May), visiting Mornington Special Development School, left, along with Acting Sergeant Cam Fields, above, who showed Taj a police divvy van. Pictures: Yanni and Mathew Langdon (Greg Hunt)
School’s special day of fun STUDENTS at Mornington Special Developmental School made the most of their open day last week by taking part in CFA hose drills, sitting in a police car, playing ukuleles and jumping in a bouncing castle. The school, in Robertson Drive, encouraged present, prospective and interested friends to join in the activities while seeing what the school has to offer, Wednesday 22 May. Students talked about their classes and school
programs, and took part in hands-on demonstrations in the school’s gardening program. “It was a great day,” principal David Newport said. “We had more people than we expected turn up – including a couple of former students. “We’re a small, family-oriented school providing an education for special needs students in the Mornington-Hastings area and the day showed us how much the community supports and appreciates our school.”
Pier works a plus for boating and fishing
Pier plus: Boating Victoria CEO Gary Gaffney, Parks Victoria’s Reece Taranto and Nepean MP Chris Brayne. Picture: Supplied
BOATERS, fishers and other recreational water users can look forward to safer and easier access at Rye Pier. Nepean MP Chris Brayne said the state government would spend $500,000 to restore the low-landing, build a ramp to improve access, install more casual public berths and upgrade berthing facilities for larger commercial fishing charter operators. “The new low landing will make it easier for all recreational water users to enjoy the rich marine life and calm waters off Rye pier,” he said.
“The recently upgraded boat ramp, kids’ playground and numerous shops and eateries make Rye a popular destination for visitors. He said the state government was working to establish the Better Boating Fund, which will collect boat registration and marine licence fees for boating facilities and safety initiatives. Fishing and boating minister Jaala Pulford said the upgrade was a “win for residents and visitors who can look forward to better access at a favourite boating and fishing destination.”
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Southern Peninsula News
29 May 2019