About Us

Mornington Peninsula News Group was established in 2006.

The company publishes five weekly community newspapers: the Western Port News, Mornington News, Southern Peninsula News, Frankston Times and Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News.

MPNG also publishes two glossy magazines: Peninsula Essence and Peninsula Kids.

It is a truly independent media company and is locally owned and operated.

MPNG believes a strong community newspaper is essential to a strong community.

Its aim is simple: to let readers know about the news happening in their community.

Follow MPNG on Facebook here and Twitter here.

Email news tips to team@mpnews.com.au or call 03 5974 9000

Contact details for our journalists here.

If you are a business who would like to advertise in our newspapers see here.

Council Watch

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