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The Advertiser
26-05-2025
- The Advertiser
Machete ban brought forward following wild brawl
Large and dangerous blades will be removed from shop shelves in days in an Australian-first ban, sparked by a violent brawl forcing the lockdown of a busy shopping centre. Shoppers were left terrified by a violent melee between rival gang members armed with machetes at Northland Shopping Centre in Melbourne's north. Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have been charged while another man, 20, was rushed to hospital following the altercation on Sunday afternoon. On Monday, Premier Jacinta Allan announced the laws, which bans the sale of machetes across Victoria, will take effect from noon on May 28. "In Victoria, community safety comes first. We must never let places we meet become places we fear," Ms Allan told reporters. "I hate these knives, and I will keep introducing as many laws as it takes to get them off our streets, out of our shops and out of our lives."" The interim sale ban will cover machetes, which are broadly described as a cutting edge knife with a blade of more than 20 centimetres. The purpose of the interim sale ban is to stop the supply of the items, before a possession ban comes into effect on September 1. There will be no exemptions to allow the sale of machetes during the interim sales ban. It is a total ban on sales. Retailers are advised to store excess stock in a safe location until the disposal, amnesty and exemption schemes for banned machetes starts alongside the prohibition coming into force in September. The laws were rushed initially through parliament after Crime Statistics Agency figures showed there were 24,550 offences committed by children aged 10 to 17 in Victoria in 2024, the highest number since electronic records started being collected in 1993. They were expected to take effect from September 1, giving police time to prepare for the changes, according to Ms Allan. The laws include expanded police search powers for weapons. There were about 18 aggravated burglaries on average recorded each day across the state in 2024 and car thefts spiked by 41.2 per cent to their highest level since 2002. Harsher bail laws to respond to surging youth crime, aggravated burglaries and car thefts came into effect in April after being rushed through Victorian parliament by the Allan Labor government. The teenagers involved in Sunday's brawl were charged with affray, intentionally cause injury, possess controlled weapon and use controlled weapon, and they have been remanded to appear in a children's court at a later date. Superintendent Kelly Lawson confirmed the attack was not random, saying rival gangs had arranged a meeting at the centre's food court before the fight erupted. "It is said to have been an act of retaliation," she told reporters outside the shopping centre on Sunday. Police believe about 10 people were involved, some armed with knives. There were no firearms involved. "It was a chaotic scene," Supt Lawson added. "It's really frightening for members of the public to go through this." The centre was locked down during the incident as dozens of police officers responded and shoppers shared updates on social media. The man taken to hospital is in a stable condition. Two other males have since self-presented to hospital with injuries. Supt Lawson said it would not take long to identify all the gang members involved. Large and dangerous blades will be removed from shop shelves in days in an Australian-first ban, sparked by a violent brawl forcing the lockdown of a busy shopping centre. Shoppers were left terrified by a violent melee between rival gang members armed with machetes at Northland Shopping Centre in Melbourne's north. Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have been charged while another man, 20, was rushed to hospital following the altercation on Sunday afternoon. On Monday, Premier Jacinta Allan announced the laws, which bans the sale of machetes across Victoria, will take effect from noon on May 28. "In Victoria, community safety comes first. We must never let places we meet become places we fear," Ms Allan told reporters. "I hate these knives, and I will keep introducing as many laws as it takes to get them off our streets, out of our shops and out of our lives."" The interim sale ban will cover machetes, which are broadly described as a cutting edge knife with a blade of more than 20 centimetres. The purpose of the interim sale ban is to stop the supply of the items, before a possession ban comes into effect on September 1. There will be no exemptions to allow the sale of machetes during the interim sales ban. It is a total ban on sales. Retailers are advised to store excess stock in a safe location until the disposal, amnesty and exemption schemes for banned machetes starts alongside the prohibition coming into force in September. The laws were rushed initially through parliament after Crime Statistics Agency figures showed there were 24,550 offences committed by children aged 10 to 17 in Victoria in 2024, the highest number since electronic records started being collected in 1993. They were expected to take effect from September 1, giving police time to prepare for the changes, according to Ms Allan. The laws include expanded police search powers for weapons. There were about 18 aggravated burglaries on average recorded each day across the state in 2024 and car thefts spiked by 41.2 per cent to their highest level since 2002. Harsher bail laws to respond to surging youth crime, aggravated burglaries and car thefts came into effect in April after being rushed through Victorian parliament by the Allan Labor government. The teenagers involved in Sunday's brawl were charged with affray, intentionally cause injury, possess controlled weapon and use controlled weapon, and they have been remanded to appear in a children's court at a later date. Superintendent Kelly Lawson confirmed the attack was not random, saying rival gangs had arranged a meeting at the centre's food court before the fight erupted. "It is said to have been an act of retaliation," she told reporters outside the shopping centre on Sunday. Police believe about 10 people were involved, some armed with knives. There were no firearms involved. "It was a chaotic scene," Supt Lawson added. "It's really frightening for members of the public to go through this." The centre was locked down during the incident as dozens of police officers responded and shoppers shared updates on social media. The man taken to hospital is in a stable condition. Two other males have since self-presented to hospital with injuries. Supt Lawson said it would not take long to identify all the gang members involved. Large and dangerous blades will be removed from shop shelves in days in an Australian-first ban, sparked by a violent brawl forcing the lockdown of a busy shopping centre. Shoppers were left terrified by a violent melee between rival gang members armed with machetes at Northland Shopping Centre in Melbourne's north. Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have been charged while another man, 20, was rushed to hospital following the altercation on Sunday afternoon. On Monday, Premier Jacinta Allan announced the laws, which bans the sale of machetes across Victoria, will take effect from noon on May 28. "In Victoria, community safety comes first. We must never let places we meet become places we fear," Ms Allan told reporters. "I hate these knives, and I will keep introducing as many laws as it takes to get them off our streets, out of our shops and out of our lives."" The interim sale ban will cover machetes, which are broadly described as a cutting edge knife with a blade of more than 20 centimetres. The purpose of the interim sale ban is to stop the supply of the items, before a possession ban comes into effect on September 1. There will be no exemptions to allow the sale of machetes during the interim sales ban. It is a total ban on sales. Retailers are advised to store excess stock in a safe location until the disposal, amnesty and exemption schemes for banned machetes starts alongside the prohibition coming into force in September. The laws were rushed initially through parliament after Crime Statistics Agency figures showed there were 24,550 offences committed by children aged 10 to 17 in Victoria in 2024, the highest number since electronic records started being collected in 1993. They were expected to take effect from September 1, giving police time to prepare for the changes, according to Ms Allan. The laws include expanded police search powers for weapons. There were about 18 aggravated burglaries on average recorded each day across the state in 2024 and car thefts spiked by 41.2 per cent to their highest level since 2002. Harsher bail laws to respond to surging youth crime, aggravated burglaries and car thefts came into effect in April after being rushed through Victorian parliament by the Allan Labor government. The teenagers involved in Sunday's brawl were charged with affray, intentionally cause injury, possess controlled weapon and use controlled weapon, and they have been remanded to appear in a children's court at a later date. Superintendent Kelly Lawson confirmed the attack was not random, saying rival gangs had arranged a meeting at the centre's food court before the fight erupted. "It is said to have been an act of retaliation," she told reporters outside the shopping centre on Sunday. Police believe about 10 people were involved, some armed with knives. There were no firearms involved. "It was a chaotic scene," Supt Lawson added. "It's really frightening for members of the public to go through this." The centre was locked down during the incident as dozens of police officers responded and shoppers shared updates on social media. The man taken to hospital is in a stable condition. Two other males have since self-presented to hospital with injuries. Supt Lawson said it would not take long to identify all the gang members involved. Large and dangerous blades will be removed from shop shelves in days in an Australian-first ban, sparked by a violent brawl forcing the lockdown of a busy shopping centre. Shoppers were left terrified by a violent melee between rival gang members armed with machetes at Northland Shopping Centre in Melbourne's north. Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have been charged while another man, 20, was rushed to hospital following the altercation on Sunday afternoon. On Monday, Premier Jacinta Allan announced the laws, which bans the sale of machetes across Victoria, will take effect from noon on May 28. "In Victoria, community safety comes first. We must never let places we meet become places we fear," Ms Allan told reporters. "I hate these knives, and I will keep introducing as many laws as it takes to get them off our streets, out of our shops and out of our lives."" The interim sale ban will cover machetes, which are broadly described as a cutting edge knife with a blade of more than 20 centimetres. The purpose of the interim sale ban is to stop the supply of the items, before a possession ban comes into effect on September 1. There will be no exemptions to allow the sale of machetes during the interim sales ban. It is a total ban on sales. Retailers are advised to store excess stock in a safe location until the disposal, amnesty and exemption schemes for banned machetes starts alongside the prohibition coming into force in September. The laws were rushed initially through parliament after Crime Statistics Agency figures showed there were 24,550 offences committed by children aged 10 to 17 in Victoria in 2024, the highest number since electronic records started being collected in 1993. They were expected to take effect from September 1, giving police time to prepare for the changes, according to Ms Allan. The laws include expanded police search powers for weapons. There were about 18 aggravated burglaries on average recorded each day across the state in 2024 and car thefts spiked by 41.2 per cent to their highest level since 2002. Harsher bail laws to respond to surging youth crime, aggravated burglaries and car thefts came into effect in April after being rushed through Victorian parliament by the Allan Labor government. The teenagers involved in Sunday's brawl were charged with affray, intentionally cause injury, possess controlled weapon and use controlled weapon, and they have been remanded to appear in a children's court at a later date. Superintendent Kelly Lawson confirmed the attack was not random, saying rival gangs had arranged a meeting at the centre's food court before the fight erupted. "It is said to have been an act of retaliation," she told reporters outside the shopping centre on Sunday. Police believe about 10 people were involved, some armed with knives. There were no firearms involved. "It was a chaotic scene," Supt Lawson added. "It's really frightening for members of the public to go through this." The centre was locked down during the incident as dozens of police officers responded and shoppers shared updates on social media. The man taken to hospital is in a stable condition. Two other males have since self-presented to hospital with injuries. Supt Lawson said it would not take long to identify all the gang members involved.
The Advertiser
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Premier denies ticketless fares revamp is off the rails
Some commuters will be waiting even longer to tap on to public transport with phones and credit cards but a premier says the system overhaul is all going to plan. Buried within Tuesday's 2025/26 Victorian budget, the Allan Labor government revealed an upgrade of the state's myki system would be delivered over time and budget. It was announced in February train passengers would be able to travel with bank cards and their phones from 2026, with 22,000 myki readers to be replaced across the network. But the budget papers showed the replacement ticket reader program will take up to 18 months longer to finish and cost an extra $137 million. The project was originally costed at $543.6 million but the figure has blown out to $680.4 million following a "program reset". The completion date has also shifted from mid-2027 to late 2028 after the finalisation of ticketing reader design requirements for some trams. The myki system began to be rolled out in 2007 but was beset with million-dollar cost blowouts and system issues. Android users have been able to tap on and off for travel on the network since 2019 but iPhones and credit cards cannot be used. After a failed $1 million trial to find a solution, New Jersey-based company Conduent was awarded $1.7 billion to overhaul and operate the system for the next 15 years. Quizzed on the program speed bump on Wednesday, Premier Jacinta Allan said 50 per cent of people used Android phones and claimed it was "always going to be a staged roll out". "The trials are already under way right now and the work will be rolled out next year," she told reporters. "Indeed, for many Victorians, you can already use your phone." The Opal system in NSW has allowed all public transport passengers to tap on and off with their bank card or their phone since 2019 and ticketless travel is available on most of Queensland's network. New York, London, Singapore, Hong Kong and other major international cities also have digitalised fares. Opposition public transport spokesman Matthew Guy said the delay was yet another embarrassment for the government and inconvenience for long-suffering commuters. "The fact that the Victorian government still can't deliver this in Melbourne is astounding," he said. Treasurer Jaclyn Symes started to sell her "responsible" budget on Wednesday after a mixed response from industry, peak bodies and the public. Her first budget spruiked a $2.3 billion cost-of-living package, record health spending, no new taxes and a return to a $600 million operating surplus next financial year. Ms Symes gave an iron-clad guarantee the surplus would be realised, despite shrinking $1 billion since December. "Yes," she replied when asked if the surplus would survive at an annual post-budget lunch hosted by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Melbourne Press Club. Victoria's net debt is on track to hit $194 billion by 2028/29, sending interest repayments soaring close to $29 million a day. The treasurer said the majority of the debt was either "productive" or "necessary" because it came from infrastructure spending or keeping the state afloat during COVID-19. Ms Symes wasn't promising tax reform for businesses, including to the $31.5 million COVID-19 levy. With a budget behind her, the treasurer will fly to New York at the start of June for a trade mission that includes meetings with credit ratings agencies. Victoria's credit rating was downgraded by S&P and Moody's during the pandemic but both class the state's outlook as stable. Some commuters will be waiting even longer to tap on to public transport with phones and credit cards but a premier says the system overhaul is all going to plan. Buried within Tuesday's 2025/26 Victorian budget, the Allan Labor government revealed an upgrade of the state's myki system would be delivered over time and budget. It was announced in February train passengers would be able to travel with bank cards and their phones from 2026, with 22,000 myki readers to be replaced across the network. But the budget papers showed the replacement ticket reader program will take up to 18 months longer to finish and cost an extra $137 million. The project was originally costed at $543.6 million but the figure has blown out to $680.4 million following a "program reset". The completion date has also shifted from mid-2027 to late 2028 after the finalisation of ticketing reader design requirements for some trams. The myki system began to be rolled out in 2007 but was beset with million-dollar cost blowouts and system issues. Android users have been able to tap on and off for travel on the network since 2019 but iPhones and credit cards cannot be used. After a failed $1 million trial to find a solution, New Jersey-based company Conduent was awarded $1.7 billion to overhaul and operate the system for the next 15 years. Quizzed on the program speed bump on Wednesday, Premier Jacinta Allan said 50 per cent of people used Android phones and claimed it was "always going to be a staged roll out". "The trials are already under way right now and the work will be rolled out next year," she told reporters. "Indeed, for many Victorians, you can already use your phone." The Opal system in NSW has allowed all public transport passengers to tap on and off with their bank card or their phone since 2019 and ticketless travel is available on most of Queensland's network. New York, London, Singapore, Hong Kong and other major international cities also have digitalised fares. Opposition public transport spokesman Matthew Guy said the delay was yet another embarrassment for the government and inconvenience for long-suffering commuters. "The fact that the Victorian government still can't deliver this in Melbourne is astounding," he said. Treasurer Jaclyn Symes started to sell her "responsible" budget on Wednesday after a mixed response from industry, peak bodies and the public. Her first budget spruiked a $2.3 billion cost-of-living package, record health spending, no new taxes and a return to a $600 million operating surplus next financial year. Ms Symes gave an iron-clad guarantee the surplus would be realised, despite shrinking $1 billion since December. "Yes," she replied when asked if the surplus would survive at an annual post-budget lunch hosted by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Melbourne Press Club. Victoria's net debt is on track to hit $194 billion by 2028/29, sending interest repayments soaring close to $29 million a day. The treasurer said the majority of the debt was either "productive" or "necessary" because it came from infrastructure spending or keeping the state afloat during COVID-19. Ms Symes wasn't promising tax reform for businesses, including to the $31.5 million COVID-19 levy. With a budget behind her, the treasurer will fly to New York at the start of June for a trade mission that includes meetings with credit ratings agencies. Victoria's credit rating was downgraded by S&P and Moody's during the pandemic but both class the state's outlook as stable. Some commuters will be waiting even longer to tap on to public transport with phones and credit cards but a premier says the system overhaul is all going to plan. Buried within Tuesday's 2025/26 Victorian budget, the Allan Labor government revealed an upgrade of the state's myki system would be delivered over time and budget. It was announced in February train passengers would be able to travel with bank cards and their phones from 2026, with 22,000 myki readers to be replaced across the network. But the budget papers showed the replacement ticket reader program will take up to 18 months longer to finish and cost an extra $137 million. The project was originally costed at $543.6 million but the figure has blown out to $680.4 million following a "program reset". The completion date has also shifted from mid-2027 to late 2028 after the finalisation of ticketing reader design requirements for some trams. The myki system began to be rolled out in 2007 but was beset with million-dollar cost blowouts and system issues. Android users have been able to tap on and off for travel on the network since 2019 but iPhones and credit cards cannot be used. After a failed $1 million trial to find a solution, New Jersey-based company Conduent was awarded $1.7 billion to overhaul and operate the system for the next 15 years. Quizzed on the program speed bump on Wednesday, Premier Jacinta Allan said 50 per cent of people used Android phones and claimed it was "always going to be a staged roll out". "The trials are already under way right now and the work will be rolled out next year," she told reporters. "Indeed, for many Victorians, you can already use your phone." The Opal system in NSW has allowed all public transport passengers to tap on and off with their bank card or their phone since 2019 and ticketless travel is available on most of Queensland's network. New York, London, Singapore, Hong Kong and other major international cities also have digitalised fares. Opposition public transport spokesman Matthew Guy said the delay was yet another embarrassment for the government and inconvenience for long-suffering commuters. "The fact that the Victorian government still can't deliver this in Melbourne is astounding," he said. Treasurer Jaclyn Symes started to sell her "responsible" budget on Wednesday after a mixed response from industry, peak bodies and the public. Her first budget spruiked a $2.3 billion cost-of-living package, record health spending, no new taxes and a return to a $600 million operating surplus next financial year. Ms Symes gave an iron-clad guarantee the surplus would be realised, despite shrinking $1 billion since December. "Yes," she replied when asked if the surplus would survive at an annual post-budget lunch hosted by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Melbourne Press Club. Victoria's net debt is on track to hit $194 billion by 2028/29, sending interest repayments soaring close to $29 million a day. The treasurer said the majority of the debt was either "productive" or "necessary" because it came from infrastructure spending or keeping the state afloat during COVID-19. Ms Symes wasn't promising tax reform for businesses, including to the $31.5 million COVID-19 levy. With a budget behind her, the treasurer will fly to New York at the start of June for a trade mission that includes meetings with credit ratings agencies. Victoria's credit rating was downgraded by S&P and Moody's during the pandemic but both class the state's outlook as stable. Some commuters will be waiting even longer to tap on to public transport with phones and credit cards but a premier says the system overhaul is all going to plan. Buried within Tuesday's 2025/26 Victorian budget, the Allan Labor government revealed an upgrade of the state's myki system would be delivered over time and budget. It was announced in February train passengers would be able to travel with bank cards and their phones from 2026, with 22,000 myki readers to be replaced across the network. But the budget papers showed the replacement ticket reader program will take up to 18 months longer to finish and cost an extra $137 million. The project was originally costed at $543.6 million but the figure has blown out to $680.4 million following a "program reset". The completion date has also shifted from mid-2027 to late 2028 after the finalisation of ticketing reader design requirements for some trams. The myki system began to be rolled out in 2007 but was beset with million-dollar cost blowouts and system issues. Android users have been able to tap on and off for travel on the network since 2019 but iPhones and credit cards cannot be used. After a failed $1 million trial to find a solution, New Jersey-based company Conduent was awarded $1.7 billion to overhaul and operate the system for the next 15 years. Quizzed on the program speed bump on Wednesday, Premier Jacinta Allan said 50 per cent of people used Android phones and claimed it was "always going to be a staged roll out". "The trials are already under way right now and the work will be rolled out next year," she told reporters. "Indeed, for many Victorians, you can already use your phone." The Opal system in NSW has allowed all public transport passengers to tap on and off with their bank card or their phone since 2019 and ticketless travel is available on most of Queensland's network. New York, London, Singapore, Hong Kong and other major international cities also have digitalised fares. Opposition public transport spokesman Matthew Guy said the delay was yet another embarrassment for the government and inconvenience for long-suffering commuters. "The fact that the Victorian government still can't deliver this in Melbourne is astounding," he said. Treasurer Jaclyn Symes started to sell her "responsible" budget on Wednesday after a mixed response from industry, peak bodies and the public. Her first budget spruiked a $2.3 billion cost-of-living package, record health spending, no new taxes and a return to a $600 million operating surplus next financial year. Ms Symes gave an iron-clad guarantee the surplus would be realised, despite shrinking $1 billion since December. "Yes," she replied when asked if the surplus would survive at an annual post-budget lunch hosted by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Melbourne Press Club. Victoria's net debt is on track to hit $194 billion by 2028/29, sending interest repayments soaring close to $29 million a day. The treasurer said the majority of the debt was either "productive" or "necessary" because it came from infrastructure spending or keeping the state afloat during COVID-19. Ms Symes wasn't promising tax reform for businesses, including to the $31.5 million COVID-19 levy. With a budget behind her, the treasurer will fly to New York at the start of June for a trade mission that includes meetings with credit ratings agencies. Victoria's credit rating was downgraded by S&P and Moody's during the pandemic but both class the state's outlook as stable.
Sky News AU
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
'Farmers are angry': Brad Battin refuses to condemn Liberal MPs after cow manure left at Premier Jacinta Allan's door
Opposition Leader Brad Battin has refused to condemn two Liberal MPs over their involvement in a stunt involving a box of cow manure being left outside the office of Premier Jacinta Allan. Liberal MPs Bev McArthur and Nicole Werner have been referred to the Victorian Parliament's presiding officer after they allegedly escorted a member of the public to the Premier's door and had an employee record the moment the gift-wrapped parcel was placed outside the Premier's office. The see-through packaged contained the message: 'Dearest Jacinta, I have considered your levy and here's my feedback, it's bullsh*t. Love Brutus and Family'. The stunt occurred just before midday on Tuesday, shortly after thousands of farmers, CFA volunteers and career firefighters had massed on the steps of parliament to protest the Allan government's new Emergency Services Levy. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Premier Allan described the act as 'disgraceful'. 'Can you imagine coming into any workplace - coming into a hospital, and dumping cow manure on a colleague's desk? Going into a factory and dumping that in the tea room?' Premier Allan asked. 'Can you imagine how that would be treated in any other workplace.' But Mr Battin said he had no prior warning about the incident, but he declined to condemn either of his MPs for their involvement. 'It's not something I would have done. But what I do know is yesterday, people were very, very angry when it comes to the new taxes that are impacting on farms across Victoria,' Mr Battin said. 'There is a reason that thousands of farmers came from all over Victoria with their fire trucks, with their uniforms, to explain to the Victorian government that they are fed up with being the feeding cow for this government's budget, they are sick of being taken for granted. 'Now we need to make sure that those people are listened to.' Mr Battin said he had spoken to many farmers about the impact of the government's new tax, many of whom are concerned they would lose their farms and their livelihoods as a result of the financial burden it imposes. 'The Victorian community, particularly the regions, are super angry. If the Allan Labor government want to focus on this (cow manure stunt) rather than the actual tax they're putting on each and every farmer… well, that's up to them,' he said. 'But I'm going to go out and speak to the farmers and work with them to scrap this tax to ensure that we can keep farmers on the farm.' When asked about the smelly package, Ms McArthur said it was a "harmless stunt", adding that regional Victorians had been left with no choice but to deliver the 'bullsh*t cake' direct to the Premier's door. 'Labor MPs are acting like they've never seen cow sh*t before – maybe they don't get out of Melbourne much?' the Western Victorian Upper House MP told the Herald Sun. 'If they're genuinely more upset about a pile of manure than the total mess they've made of their budget and this state, it's no wonder Victoria's going broke.' The Allan government passed the new Emergency Services Levy at 2am on Friday during a marathon sitting of the state parliament following a last-minute deal with the Greens. The levy is set to take effect on July 1 and is expected to raise several billion dollars, but critics claim it will cause significant hardship for regional communities, particularly farmers. Mr Battin said he had spoken to countless farmers on Tuesday who were 'concerned they're going to lose their properties… going to lose their livelihoods'. 'I was listening to farmers who were talking about their parents, young farmers who were in tears and saying that their parents... may struggle and not survive this new tax on them in their particular properties,' the Opposition Leader said. 'This is the stories that I was hearing out there. It is red hot anger, and the government need to come out and listen to them and scrap this tax like the Liberal Nationals would.'
Time Out
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Huge rebuild underway for Fishermans Jetty in Mornington Harbour
Ahoy, there! Anglers and sailors alike will be glad to know that works are officially underway to rebuild the much-loved Fishermans Jetty in Mornington Harbour. The news comes off the back of two other Mornington Peninsula jetties – the Warneet North and South jetties – also receiving a fresh makeover. Living up to its name, Fishermans Jetty has been a favourite for casting a line or berthing a boat in the harbour. Originally built between 1880 and 1885, the jetty has been repaired one too many times over the years – and by 2020, it had deteriorated so badly that it had to be closed to the public. The Allan Labor government stepped in. As part of an $18 million investment in the 2022-23 Victorian budget, a project was developed to restore the area. It promises safe berthing access and improved public use, while supporting local tourism and creating jobs in the area. It's a vital investment – Victoria's local ports and piers contribute more than $900 million each year to regional and coastal economies through tourism, marine activities and commercial fishing. 'The new jetty will provide safer access for anglers, boaters and tourists, continuing the momentum from completed projects around Port Phillip at Altona and the flagship $53 million St Kilda Pier redevelopment,' said minister for ports and freight, Melissa Horne. The first stage – dismantling and removing the old jetty – was completed in 2024. Construction of the new jetty began in April, with completion expected in the second half of this year. While respecting the area's heritage, the new design will be modern, inclusive and functional to meet current and future needs – for recreational users, commercial operators and tourists alike. The rebuilt jetty will have durable timber decking for a traditional look and feel, safe water access via ladders, dedicated berthing spaces, all-abilities access to meet Disability Discrimination Act standards and improved water access for harbour users. If all goes to plan, the new-look Fishermans Jetty will preserve an iconic part of Mornington's coastal charm, while enhancing the harbour as both a working port and a recreational haven for generations to come. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Melbourne newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox. RECOMMENDED:
Time Out
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
The massive rebuild of Fishermans Jetty in Mornington Harbour is underway
Ahoy, there! Anglers and sailors alike will be glad to know that works are officially underway to rebuild the much-loved Fishermans Jetty in Mornington Harbour. The news comes off the back of two other Mornington Peninsula jetties – the Warneet North and South jetties – also receiving a fresh makeover. Living up to its name, Fishermans Jetty has been a favourite for casting a line or berthing a boat in the harbour. Originally built between 1880 and 1885, the jetty has been repaired one too many times over the years – and by 2020, it had deteriorated so badly that it had to be closed to the public. The Allan Labor government stepped in. As part of an $18 million investment in the 2022-23 Victorian budget, a project was developed to restore the area. It promises safe berthing access and improved public use, while supporting local tourism and creating jobs in the area. It's a vital investment – Victoria's local ports and piers contribute more than $900 million each year to regional and coastal economies through tourism, marine activities and commercial fishing. 'The new jetty will provide safer access for anglers, boaters and tourists, continuing the momentum from completed projects around Port Phillip at Altona and the flagship $53 million St Kilda Pier redevelopment,' said minister for ports and freight, Melissa Horne. The first stage – dismantling and removing the old jetty – was completed in 2024. Construction of the new jetty began in April, with completion expected in the second half of this year. While respecting the area's heritage, the new design will be modern, inclusive and functional to meet current and future needs – for recreational users, commercial operators and tourists alike. The rebuilt jetty will have durable timber decking for a traditional look and feel, safe water access via ladders, dedicated berthing spaces, all-abilities access to meet Disability Discrimination Act standards and improved water access for harbour users. If all goes to plan, the new-look Fishermans Jetty will preserve an iconic part of Mornington's coastal charm, while enhancing the harbour as both a working port and a recreational haven for generations to come.
