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25 July – 7 August 2013
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Drive in for glamour THE 1950s came alive at Dromana 3 Drive-In to promote the film Penny. It is currently being prepared as a proof of concept to become a feature film. Penny will be shot entirely on the Mornington Peninsula. Helping to promote the movie last week were Stephanie Dunbar, left, Siobhan Houlihan, Denise Moretti and Mallory Holley. They were dressed in 1950s clothing by Vivian of Holloway. See “Filmmakers bring 1950s glamour to peninsula” on Page 14. Picture: Cameron McCullough
Talks for quiet NYE Entry to entertainment venues has been limited to holders of pre-sold tickets. Measures in Rye have included closing the Rye Carnival and pier car park. A free, one-way bus service has run from Portsea to Safety Beach. “While we have had, and will continue to have, an enforcement presence in Rye on New Year’s Eve, we would like to hear if the community is keen to extend the ‘no entertainment, no nonsense’ approach to New Year’s
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PUBLIC forums are being held to find ways of stopping New Year’s Eve celebrations at Rye getting out of control. Two forums organised by Mornington Peninsula Shire and police will discuss extending the “no entertainment, no nonsense” rule from Portsea to Rye. To prevent anti-social behaviour at Sorrento and Portsea, the shire has banned organised public events or fireworks, brought in alcohol bans and prohibited glass containers in public places.
“Those looking to engage in antisocial behaviour are more likely to be thwarted in their endeavours by ‘a whole of community’ approach,” Inspector Sharp said. “A united community that doesn't encourage alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour, assaults or crime in general is one that actively limits opportunities accordingly.” Inspector Sharp said police would have a “highly visible presence” across the peninsula in the days leading up to
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and including New Year’s Eve. “Incidents of anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated, particularly those associated with the consumption of alcohol. Similarly, motorists can expect to be breath tested at any time on any road across the peninsula.” Public forums to discuss strategy for New Year’s Eve will start at 6pm at Rye Civic Hall, 212 Napier St, on Wednesday 7 August and Wednesday 21 August.
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