IT may be a lovely day in the Malvern district, but few would shinny up a towering telecommunications pole for a long-distance view of the hills.

Doubtless these men, captured on camera by Malvern cops on their beat this morning (Friday) are more interested in maintenance work to the satellite signal receivers, than gazing across the countryside in the spring sunshine. Few would have the head for heights for this job so it's hats off to those who endeavour to ensure our communications are not interrupted.

The mast is near the base of North Hill.