Catch big this spring
Oct 31st, 2008 by admin
The biggest fish caught during competition were a 67cm brown trout that weighed 3.24kg and a 62.5cm, 2.74kg Chinook salmon. A 64cm brown trout was caught on the evening of the competition.
Disastrous ‘eco crunch’ threatens planet
Oct 31st, 2008 by admin
In the latest Living Planet Report, WWF, the Zoological Society of London and the Global Footprint Network say the Earth’s natural resources are being depleted so quickly that the equivalent of two planets would be required to sustain current lifestyles by the mid-2030s.
In 2002, WWF and its Living Planet Report partners found that humanity was overusing the Earth’s resources by 20% and that we would need two planets by 2050 (see Humanity’s massive overdraft with Earth).
Living Planet Report 2008 - Full report [pdf, 4.35 MB]
Australia falls in green ranking
Oct 30th, 2008 by admin
Australia’s ecological footprint is among the worst in the world, with the nation using around 1.39 million litres of water each year compared to the global average of 1.24 million litres, a report released today reveals.
It identified Australia’s ecological footprint - the amount of land each person uses a year - at 7.81 hectares, almost three times the world average.
Dromana 4-storey plan gets knockback
Oct 28th, 2008 by admin
PLANS for a proposed four-storey development at the post office site in Dromana have again been rejected by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.
The council’s development assessment committee last week voted unanimously to deny the application for a planning permit for a four-storey commercial and residential building at 277-279 Pt Nepean Rd.
Court hears battle over $15m will
Oct 28th, 2008 by admin
A trial has begun over the multi-million dollar disputed estate of a Mornington Peninsula farmer.
Mount Martha resident Betty Dyke was 84 when she died in 2004. She left an estate worth more than $15-million, including her property, Sefton Grange.The court heard Miss Dyke made three wills before she died.
The first bequeathed her fortune to animal charities. But later wills gave an increasing portion to three Mornington Peninsula families.The charities and a relative of Miss Dyke, are challenging the later wills in the Supreme Court.
The Victorian Supreme Court heard the wills were executed in suspicious circumstances, and there was undue influence over Miss Dyke.The hearing continues.
Georges on the Mornington Peninsula
Oct 24th, 2008 by admin
Atop Arthur’s Seat over looking Port Phillip Bay and in the middle of the prestigious Mornington Peninsula wine region Georges is just over an hour’s drive from the Melbourne GPO. Surrounded by art galleries, walking tracks, bird watching sites, natural mineral spas, world renowned golf courses, a host of marine activities and loads of magnificent fresh produce, Georges simply works.
Architecturally designed suites, immaculately prepared breakfasts, local art lined walls (Gerard Doherty), spectacular Arthurs Seat summit views and proximity to the many local attractions and activities make Georges on the Mornington Peninsula your accommodation of choice
On your own
Oct 23rd, 2008 by admin
Expectations are high that the Federal Government’s review of pension and welfare payments - part of the broader inquiry into the taxation system by Treasury secretary Ken Henry - will get the ball rolling when it reports next February.
”The three pillars of retirement income - the age pension, superannuation and private savings - all need to be put together.
Wine industry fearful of ’smoke taint’
Oct 23rd, 2008 by admin
Bushfire predictions spell trouble for Aust wine industry
The Australian wine industry is worried that it may literally go ‘up in smoke’ because climate change predictions suggest that there’ll be a lot more bushfires in future.
What we can smell is the strong taint of smoke from the bushfires that ripped through Victoria’s north-eastern alpine region in 2006 and 2007.
The smoke from those bushfires cost the Victorian wine industry an estimated $100-million in export trade.
It wasn’t until the 2003 bushfires in southern Australian regions that winemakers and scientists realised what was happening and became alarmed.
His technology was used to good effect in Canada after severe forest fires in British Columbia’s wine regions a few years ago and more recently in Victoria after the alpine fires.
Mummy Central….
Oct 22nd, 2008 by admin
Mummy Central....
a place to discuss pregnancy, labour, parenting and everything in between
MyCoastline Coastal Accommodation
Oct 22nd, 2008 by admin
MyCoastline Coastal Accommodation
MyCoastline Coastal Accommodation has been created with the aim of offering affordable holiday options in and around Rye, Blairgowrie, Sorrento and Portsea.
The site will be run by Mornington Peninsula residents Heidi Crozier and Danny Petrone.
“Booking holiday accommodation can be stressful and staying in substandard accommodation can ruin a holiday - that’s why we started MyCoastline Coastal Accommodation,” says Ms Crozier.
“A strong local presence and knowledge means we can find the perfect accommodation to personally suit each holiday renter.”
Details: www.mycoastline.com.au
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