Merricks Matters
Spring/Summer 2020
Sandmodelling Postponed
Due to poor weather on Saturday morning, the sand modelling competition has been postponed until Wednesday, January 6th at 11am. …
Summer Events at Merricks Beach
Like everyone, the MBRA committee has been anxiously monitoring the rates of new COVID-19 cases and the terms of the …
Traffic volume (and speed) in Merricks Beach – is partial closure of Bayview Road an answer?
Without doubt, the issue most frequently raised by MBRA members is the speed of vehicles in the village. And, more …
Merricks Beach Foreshore Awarded Government Grants
The Merricks Beach Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management have recently received two grants to enable important works on the foreshore. …
From the Editor
It has taken a long time but it is good that we are finally beginning to see some easing of …
Vale Shirley Griffin
I first met Shirley over 40 years ago in Bendigo and we had a mutual connection in Merricks Beach! Shirley …
2020 Plant Giveaway a Success
Despite not being able to gather to pick up our annual goodies, 2020’s plant giveaway was still a great success. …
Merricks Beach – A Haven During the Outbreak
Steve and I decided to relocate to Merricks Beach when the first lockdown was announced back in March. As it …
Secret Sightings
Executive Director of the Dolphin Research Institute, Jeff Weir shares his thoughts on a new project that he wants Merricks …
Mornington Peninsula Shire – Beach Update
Over the past week, the Mornington Peninsula Shire has continued to monitor beach activity following the beach closure announcement on …
Merricks Beach – More Memories
Following the success of my recent book ‘Merricks Beach Memories’ Edition One, l have been encouraged to start collecting stories …
Foreshore Activities Limited – Stage 3 COVID-19 Restrictions
Foreshore Activities Limited to Exercise, Work and Education – Stage 3 COVID-19 Restrictions Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that as …
Update from the Foreshore Reserve: Working Bee 5 April cancelled
Consistent with directions from the Deputy Chief Health Officer (Communicable Disease) in response to Coronavirus COVID-19, the Foreshore Reserve working-bee …
Make Mine Montalto
If wondering what’s available on the food front when so many businesses are closed, you are not alone. But we …
MBRA COVID 19 Service
During this COVID 19 crisis, there are many residents choosing Merricks Beach as the place to hibernate. It is important that …