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Western Port
Upon reflection
21 February
2017
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Police search for stolen property owners
ORNINGTON Peninsula detectives are appealing for help in reuniting swags of allegedly stolen booty with its rightful owners after a Hastings man was arrested last week. Detective Senior Constable Rohan Brock said the man, 36, was facing numerous charges over burglaries and break-ins at homes and building sites in Somers and surrounding areas over the past few months. He was arrested on Thursday 16 February and remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court next month over the theft of up to 50 items. A search of the man’s house found an array of tradie and household tools and equipment, including welders and drop saws, household items and electrical items, model boat and yachts, motor bikes, and antique collectibles, including an antique telescope. Those wanting to claim items should call Detective Brock on 5978 1300.
Big haul: Detective Senior Constable Rohan Brock, of Mornington Peninsula CIU, wants to see up to 50 items returned to their owners. Picture: Gary Sissons
Shire quiet on top tier pays Neil Walker neil@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has refused to confirm the remuneration of council CEO Carl Cowie and four executives who report directly to the shire’s highest-paid employee. The shire’s reluctance to reveal exactly how much executive pay and perks cost ratepayers at the highest level of council comes amid enterprise
bargaining agreement negotiations with council staff. Employees are being offered a 6.8 per cent pay rise over three years as part of a proposed pay deal. Permanent staff have also been offered a $1000 “incentive” payment to accept the new EBA, with reduced redundancy and sick leave provisions according to the Australian Services Union, that could cost ratepayers about $1 million ("Unfair, underhanded’ $1000 offer", The News 13/2/17).
Casual staff have been offered $300 each, according to the union. When asked for details of Mr Cowie’s remuneration, any additional allowances and a pay rise resulting from the latest performance review conducted by councillors, shire communications manager Mark Kestigian referred to information publicly available. “This information is updated yearly in the annual report and is available from the shire’s website,” he said in a statement.
The annual report lists income ranges, not specific salary figures, for council’s top executives. The report states council’s highestpaid employee was paid $310,000$319,999, excluding retirement benefits, for the 12 months to June 2016. The News can reveal Mr Cowie’s remuneration, including superannuation, was increased to about $395,000 late last year. The CEO was also given an allowance of up to $30,000 for a study tour
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