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COUNCILS JOIN FOR SAFER BEACHES
■ Mornington Peninsula has joined forces with Bass Coast Shire, Casey, Cardinia and Greater Dandenong Councils to address the high number of non-fatal and fatal drownings in our regions. This collaborative effort, involving Life Saving Victoria, Belgravia Leisure, and local community group The Back Beach Collective, aims to tackle the alarming drowning rates affecting local residents and visitors. Representatives from the Councils, Life Saving Victoria, Belgravia Leisure and The Back Beach Collective came together to launch the brand new Water Safety Framework at Portsea Surf Life Saving Club on Wednesday (Mar. 5).
● From left: Tootgarook Ward Cr Cam Williams, Benbenjie Ward Cr Max Patton and Nepean Ward Cr Andrea Allen at the launch.
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■ The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has announced Mark Stoermer's appointment as its new Chief Executive Officer. He is currently the Director of Corporate Services at Brimbank City Council and previously held the same role at Wyndham City Council. He has also served as CEO of Douglas Shire and Nillumbik Shire Councils. As Director of Corporate Business at the City of Melbourne, he led major financial and governance reforms, delivering sustainable budgets and operational efficiencies for one of Australia’s largest municipalities. ““I am thrilled with this amazing opportunity to work and live in the crown jewel of Victoria and to lead the organisation in supporting Council to deliver on its vision for the community,” Mr Stoermer said. “I look forward to bringing a community and customer focus while ensuring the long-term sustainability of Council.”
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CAR FIRE AT PATTERSON LAKES
● Police want to speak with this man ■ Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a stolen car was set alight at Patterson Lakes. A stolen orange 2017 Holden Commodore sedan bearing stolen registration plates XQA765 collided with the barriers on Thompson Rd at Mornington Peninsula Freeway overpass in Patterson Lakes at 11.40pm on February 26. The driver was collected by a silver Skoda Karoq bearing cloned plates BJL120. This vehicle then attended a nearby petrol station and driver from the stolen crashed car purchased a jerry can and fuel before returning to the collision scene. The man then used the petrol to set the stolen Commodore alight and may have burnt his leg during the incident. The man is described as being aged in his 20’s, is shirtless and has dark coloured short hair and a beard. Investigators have released CCTV of the man in the hope someone may recognise him. Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Green Waste W’end
■ Mornington Peninsula Council is inviting residents to dispose of green waste at no cost during its ‘No Charge’ Green Waste event from March 2-30. “The ‘No Charge’ Green Waste event is for Shire residents or ratepayers only, with green waste to be delivered only from residential vehicles and trailers. Resource Recovery Centres are at Rye: Truemans Road; Tyabb: McKirdys Road; and Mornington: Watt Road.
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