Executive Director of the Dolphin Research Institute, Jeff Weir shares his thoughts on a new project that he wants Merricks Beach locals to share in – but it doesn’t come with bragging rights so be sure to keep it under your sunhat! There’s a secret in the waters of Western Port that we want to …
Following the success of my recent book ‘Merricks Beach Memories’ Edition One, l have been encouraged to start collecting stories from families to produce Edition Two. If you or a family member would like to make a contribution, please forward it to me at diannehall3@bigpond.com or phone on 5983 1229. Dianne Hall
As residents of Merricks Beach, we all enjoy the beauty of the beaches and its foreshore. We enjoy the views over farmland and watching our own gardens thrive. But when a hot day strikes with a strong northerly, it is only natural to wonder how safe we are in this natural environment. Thankfully, there …
As previously advised, during 2019 the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council regarding management of dogs on beaches. Accordingly, and for the first time at Merricks Beach, Council officers may enter the beach and have the power to issue on-the-spot fines for noncompliance …
Dee Edgar has tendered her resignation from the role of Secretary for FBCR. We thank Dee for all her work with the Bill Carroll Reserve; it has been greatly appreciated, and we also thank her for providing Merricks Matters with the monthly rainfall amounts. The rainfall for August was 136 mms. Pip Ransome has kindly …
The long awaited arrival of Spring offers us great opportunities to get out and about and enjoy our lovely nature-filled Reserve. However, it is not without its risks. As some of you may know, there have been rock falls near the cave steps. Fortunately, no-one was injured and the fallen parts of the cliff face are …
The Merricks Yacht Club will kick off the season soon and the sailing and social calendar through the summer months is crammed full of the usual events, including seasonal dinners and a strongly contested summer series of sailing. For the younger set there will be the usual movie nights, little dudes’ disco and a games …
A proposal to create a corridor to allow movement of animals and plants from the Balnarring Skate Park to Westernport Bay, a corridor that will follow the course of Merricks Creek, is well advanced. It is a BIG plan and it has been created and developed by a very small number of local people including …
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The MBRA Committee has been continuing to review options for the much-needed renovation of the community’s tennis courts. An application for a further grant to the Shire Council was successful to the extent of $10,000, to go with the $27,000 awarded last year. In addition, the Committee has been advised by Greg Hunt MP’s office …
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