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Expert called in to help with pool AN industry expert will be brought in to help manage the lead up, as well as after, the opening of the Rosebud Aquatic Centre. The five-year fee-for-service management model adopted by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council at is meeting on Tuesday 12 March includes up to 12 months’ pre-opening planning for the $41 million pool complex which is expected to open in September 2020. Under the model the council will retain control of business functions, such as asset management, utilities, maintenance, fees and charges, while the centre manager will provide input on key decisions and oversee the pool’s day-to-day operations.
The mayor Cr David Gill said the management model was regarded as being the best option for the community. “We’re bringing in industry experts to work together with council during the planning phase and initial years of operation,” he said. “We want to make sure this new facility delivers a high-quality service for our community”. Cr Antonella Celi said making the decision early would allow the council to work with the successful manager before, and after, the centre opens. This would ensure alignment with the Council Plan and Health and Wellbeing strategy, she said.
Artists give works for hospice MORE than 40 artists have donated original works of art to support Peninsula Home Hospice. Their “traditional to contemporary” works will be sold through a silent auction art show, Unframed-Art. The auction will be attended by the artists and held 5pm Saturday 13 April, at Southern Bouys Studios, Mornington. The auction is a fundraising event for Peninsula Home Hospice, a not-for-profit, community palliative care organisation that provides free palliative care and practical support to people living at home with a life threatening illness. The home hospice care team includes specialist palliative care nurses, counsellorcase workers, palliative medical consultants, a
spiritual care worker, art therapist, occupational therapist, music therapist, client resource advocate and trained client care volunteers. There are more than 70 volunteers who are carers or fundraisers. Tickets to the art auction are at: trybooking: unframed-art , or by calling Southern Bouys Studios on 59732403.
Dog baits at Hastings
Talk about dolphins A DOLPHIN “whisperer” will speak about some of his favourite mammals at a talk organised by BERG Mt Martha on Saturday, 27 April at 10.30am in Mt Martha House. Dolphin Research Institute director Jeff Weir, pictured, will talk about the bays and the dolphins and whales in the region and also demonstrate the impact that scientists can deliver. He will speak on the work of the institute and how the community can help and touch on the value of citizen science to the conservation of marine animals and how local people can help. Mr Weir is a founding director of the institute and has a background in marine biology, education and business. He is an award-winning underwater photographer and has presented papers at scientific and education conferences. His book The Dolphin Book was published in 2009. Mr Weir was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his contribution to marine observation. He lives in Frankston with his wife Liz. He has twin sons, who also live on the peninsula, and six grandchildren. The talk is free for BERG MM members, otherwise there is a gold coin donation. Book at www.trybooking.com/BBSOV
HASTINGS dog owners are being warned to be on the lookout forrat poison baits. Police said they received the first of a dog bait being left on the street on Wednesday 27 March from a man walking his dog along Tara Drive about 4.30am. The man said he found pastry laced with what is believed to be rat poison pellets. His dog is believed to have eaten a pellet but did not appear to show any symptoms. On Sunday morning (31 March), a man walking his dog on Tara Drive between Isis Place and Lewis Street again saw pasta laced with what appeared to be rat poison on the nature strip. Police are urging pet owners to be vigilant and report any unusual behaviour or suspicious substances in their neighbourhood. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Burglary arrest A HASTINGS man was arrested in midMarch and charged with burglary and handling stolen property. The 39-year-old was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in August.
Items, car stolen AN iPhone, jewellery, watches and a car were stolen from a house in Railway Crescent, Hastings, on Tuesday 19 March. The burglar forced the back door and searched rooms before finding keys to a white Holden sedan and driving away. Detectives canvassed the areas looking for witnesses. Anyone with information on these incidents is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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