Mornington Environment Association Inc. (MEA)
Progress Report on Reopening of Beleura Cliff path Each month we will put out a brief run-down of progress towards the reopening. For years the Friends of the Beleura Cliff Path has put out a monthly report on our work bees, focussed on ecology. A…
From the Mornington Environment Association (14/7/24)… VCAT has denied the application to build a 14 storey high rise apartment at 438-444 Nepean Highway Objectors to the proposal are delighted. They include the Long Island Residents Group, Kananook Creek Association, Mornington Environment Association and Port Phillip…
From the Mornington Environment Association (22/5/24)… VCAT permits first tower of The Great Wall of Frankston On April 19 VCAT approved the building of a 14 storey highrise retail and apartment complex at 446-450 Nepean Highway within Precinct 4, “The Promenade”, of the Frankston…
Save Western Port Woodlands Dear Woodlanders The clock is ticking on our efforts to secure part of the former Holden Proving Ground for conservation. To recap, this is about 400 hectares of very high grade remnant woodland which forms the central chunk of the Western Port Woodlands and is…
Help stop The Great Wall Campaign The “Stop The Great Wall ” Campaign needs your support. There are two ways you can help: – by attending the rescheduled VCAT meeting commencing 10 am on Tuesday 22nd February in the city: 55 King St., Melbourne.…
From ABC News (30/12/23)… Thousands petition to move Harry Potter event out of Melbourne nature reserve When Michelle Thomas nursed two baby wallabies back to health, she was told the Briars nature reserve was the only safe place left to release them on Victoria’s Mornington…
Help save the Beleura Cliff Path It was great to see a full house for the meeting re the restoration of the Beleura Cliff Path. Derek Ritter from the council answered questions and said it would be a minimum of eighteen months before repair would…
Meeting to oppose having the Harry Potter at The Briars The campaign opposing the holding of the Harry Potter event at The Briars will hold a meeting at The Mornington Yacht Club on Monday 29th January, from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. The event will include…
From Birdlife Australia (15/1/2/23)… We’re in a race against time to save important bird habitat at Toondah Harbour! Here’s why: Walker Corporation has proposed to destroy the important natural wetland area at Toondah Harbour to build 3,600 luxury apartments and a 200 berth marina…
From the MEA president (12/12/23)… Stop the Great Wall of Frankston Dear MEA members and supporters, Please make a brief submission to Frankston Council, by Mon Dec 18th – objecting to their changing planning to allow massive high-rise on the waterfront, blocking the rest…