MAJOR developments in Frankston are being fast-tracked under a new council scheme. The “Priority Development Program” launched last week. Under the initiative, Frankston Council will fast-track eligible major developments by…
THE entrance to Portsea Pier and Newton Reserve became a hub of ideas this month as landscape design students visited to work on plans to improve the area. The Southern…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have approved a full renewal of the Canadian Bay Rd carpark in Mount Eliza, addressing years of deterioration and safety concerns. According to shire report, the…
A NEW intake of Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) intern paramedics is progressing through specialist training, with two to be stationed at Rosebud after completing the program. They are part…
MT Martha Beach has earned its place among Australia’s Top 10 beaches for 2026, rubbing shoulders with some of the country’s most celebrated coastal icons. The official results of the…
A RECYCLING truck fire in Bittern has reignited concerns about the dangers of hazardous waste being placed in household bins, marking the second such incident on the Mornington Peninsula in…
THEY say a week is a long time in politics, and much has changed in the last seven days. Anthony Marsh was preselected as the Liberal Party’s candidate for the…
Anthony Marsh has won preselection as the Liberal Party candidate for the upcoming Nepean by-election. News out of Liberal HQ is that Marsh had a clear win against the other…
OPINION: There is no doubt that the current councillor term at Mornington Peninsula Shire has been marked by considerable change. There has been a vast restructuring inside the organisation and…
CHRIS Brayne, who was the Member for Nepean between 2018 and 2022 before being ousted by Sam Groth, has re-emerged from self-imposed exile with some pointed commentary about the upcoming…
The voters of the Nepean electorate will head to the polls on 2 May to elect a replacement for retired MP Sam Groth. The date was announced yesterday (Tuesday 17…
BEC Watson, who has risen to digital fame with her “Bec’s Unhinged Reviews” social media account has had a short but succinct look at the Nepean by-election before deciding to…
The Tyabb Airshow returned in spectacular fashion on Sunday, March 1st, drawing aviation enthusiasts, families and visitors from across the region for an unforgettable day. The event showcased a world-class…
EIGHT-year-old Ezra Calabrese has his sights set on a big win, and an even bigger pumpkin, at this year’s Red Hill Show on 7 March. The young Mornington Peninsula grower…
THE Flinders Fringe Festival is back for 2026, offering over 50 events on the Mornington Peninsula from 26 February to 1 March. In its fourth year, this year’s line-up celebrates…
ROSEBUD teenager Amaia Heath has been selected to represent Australia in the Under-15 Ladies’ Gaelic Football team. “I felt excited and proud. I couldn’t believe that I would be representing…
SOCCER IT’S been an interesting week in the life of Peninsula Strikers president Adrian Scialpi. He was away at work last week only to be thrust into an administrative maelstrom…
PROVINCIAL BADEN Powell easily secured the win on the second day of their clash against Mornington on Saturday (28 February), finishing up with 6/129. The result leaves Baden Powell and…
THE 12th annual Luke Batty Memorial Shield T20 cricket match brought together the Victoria Police Cricket Club and Tyabb Cricket Club in a heartfelt tribute to the young boy whose…
Whether you’re seeking live stand-up comedy, improv shows, or up-and-coming talent, Frankston Arts Centre offers something for every comedy lover, all year round. In 2026 Lano & Woodley will be touring…
If you’re planning a Peninsula weekend, the Red Hill Show returns on Saturday 7 March with a full day of country spectacle and family entertainment. Held at the Red Hill…
THE ninth Womin Djeka Balnarring Ngargee will take place on Saturday 14 March 2026 at Emu Plains Reserve. The event is family friendly; entry is by donation and the entire…
REGULAR McClelland Guild of Artists tutor and demonstrator, Jenny Croom of Patterson Lakes, has won the first Australian Portrait Artist of the Year competition screened by the ABC. An exhibition…
By Andrea Louise Thomas Mornington author Anna Matilda, aka The Urban Nanna, is keen to share her wealth of knowledge about simple ways to live a more sustainable, efficient and…
By Andrea Louise Thomas Barry Randall was three months old the first time he splashed in the sea. Ever since, the ocean has had a magnetic draw. Growing up in…
By Andrea Louise Thomas I’ve always loved being outside – exploring, investigating, and spending time near the beach. Growing up on the Mornington Peninsula, I was spoilt for choice when…
By Andrea Louise Thomas When Mount Eliza anti-vaping campaigner Lily Ford began, she had only one objective – to help others. It came as quite a shock when she received hateful…
MICHAEL “Mick” O’Rourke, a large figure in community sport on the Mornington Peninsula, was posthumously awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Australia Day Honours. For…
REGIS Mornington resident John Taylor was surrounded by family and friends on 10 February to celebrate his centenary. John’s journey began in the sunny streets of Merbein, where he attended…
THE voluntary organiser of the Save Flinders Pier campaign, who rallied the support of more than 40,000 Victorians and even attracted the attention of Sir David Attenborough, has been recognised…
MCCRAE resident Emeritus Professor Debra Griffiths has been recognised with the prestigious Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her significant contributions to nursing, midwifery, and medico-legal education. Her…
