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Get involved with your coastline Are you interested in protecting the Peninsula’s coastline? Why not join a Coastal Advisory Group? Following the reactivation of Coastal Advisory Groups (formally known as Foreshore Advisory Groups), Mornington Peninsula Shire is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) to join a Coastal Advisory Group for the following coastal areas: • Flinders • Rosebud
Coastal Advisory Groups are a key point of contact for the community on the future planning and management of coastal areas.
EOI submissions close Tuesday 31 December 2019. How to submit an EOI To apply, visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay
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Koalas need a survival plan Continued from Page 1 Cr Gill said Dr Whisson had told him it had been rare to find “breeding mother koalas” in recent years. “I think they are in decline because of disease, loss of habitat, human interference - including koala proof fencing of properties – and an increased number of dogs and cars,” Cr Gill told The News. “We need a master plan to coordinate efforts, including scientific research into diseases; develop bio links between reserves and remnant bushland, including planting koala trees, like manna, swamp and peppermint gums. “Community education is also vital on matters like koala friendly fences, retention of koala hotspot trees where koalas return on a regular basis and keeping dogs away from koala pathways
between trees.” At its 26 November meeting council passed a motion calling for greater protection of koalas on the peninsula and around the state. It plans to hold a public meeting to discuss the plight of koalas and will invite “all relevant politicians, groups and experts to participate”. A committee will be formed to “investigate not only the koala situation, but also other threatened flora and fauna species” on the peninsula. The shire will ask municipalities throughout the state and the Municipal Association of Victoria to take similar action “to find answers to safeguard koalas and other threatened species from extinction” and pressure government authorities “to make this issue a priority within their organisations”.
Attention Schools, sporting clubs & community groups
Free advertising listings Each month the Western Port 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 Balnarring & District Community Bank and listings are completely free. Listing should be about 40 words and include event name, date, time & address.
Send your listing to:
Community Events
For more information, contact the Shire’s Coastal Planner Zac Grimes: 5950 1157 zachary.grimes@mornpen.vic.gov.au
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Western Port News
18 December 2019
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