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Police Point Artist in Residence Expression of Interest Emerging and established artists, writers, musicians and creatives are encouraged to apply for a 2017 residency at the historic Gatekeeper’s Cottage, Police Point Shire Park, Portsea, on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
Woman critical after being being swept into sea at Cape Schanck A WOMAN washed off the rocks at Cape Schanck late Saturday night was rescued by members of her family with the help of SES, police, ambulance and Fisheries officers. The 35-year-old, of Hampton Park, was crab fishing when a big wave, exacerbated by the low tide, surged into the group, dragging her under in rough water, at about 10pm. The woman was pulled from the water by members of her family who called Triple 0 and began performing CPR. “She swallowed a fair bit of water,” Senior Sergeant Phillip Hulley, of
Frankston police, said Monday. Intermittent phone coverage made pinpointing the exact location for rescue crews difficult, but Rosebud police managed to direct the air ambulance which winched down a paramedic. The woman was taken up the beach to a waiting ambulance which met the air ambulance at The National Golf Club for the trip to The Alfred hospital. On Monday afternoon her condition was reported as “critical”.
Picture: Nick Talbot
Stay clear of seals in summer For further information go to our web page where you can also download the Expression of Interest (EOI) form, or email arts&culture@mornpen.vic.gov.au mornpen.vic.gov.au/PolicePointArtistInResidence Applications close 31 January 2017
BEACHGOERS are reminded to keep their distance from seals resting on beaches in Western Port and Port Phillip bays beaches. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning manager program manager Suraya VI said some seals may appear sick or emaciated, but should not be approached under any circumstances. “While we understand that seeing a seal in poor condition may be upsetting, approaching the seal or trying to move it will cause an already stressed animal further distress,” she said. “If people sighted seals or seal pups lying on the beach, leave them in peace and enjoy their
presence from afar. “We are really lucky to see marine mammals such as seals and dolphins so close up in their natural environment, but they are wild animals, and it’s up to us to give them the space they need.” It is illegal to approach within 30 metres of a seal on land, and dogs are not permitted within 50 metres of a seal on land. At boat ramps or other man-made structures such as piers, people must stay at least five metres away from seals. Anyone who finds an unwell seal should call the AGL marine response unit on 1300 245 678 or DELWP on 136 186.
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