Mornington Peninsula Shire has admitted it needs state government “co-operation” to carry out its unilateral decision to fence off The…
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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has “had enough of dumped waste in our reserves, foreshore, beaches, streets and parks”, according to the…
A ROSEBUD pest contractor was fined $4000 at Dromana Magistrates’ Court last week after pleading guilty to supplying 1080 bait…
DYSTONIA sufferer Dave Smith has made good on his promise to raise money on the Brain Foundation-Dystonia Walk earlier this…
THE Liberal Nationals say they will conduct a feasibility study into a recycled water scheme to service Mornington Peninsula farmland…
The horrific burning and drowning of more than 62,000 sheep seems an unlikely source of inspiration for a children’s book.…
STRICT regulations governing the safety of seals on bay beaches have prompted the Department of Environment, Lands, Water and Planning…
RYE Community Group Alliance has been awarded the $1000 Keep Victoria Beautiful Gift Fund prize for its project: A Clean…
THE Mornington Peninsula is playing a big part in Victoria’s tourism boom. Visitors – mainly from Melbourne and other parts…
Like nearly every family ours has felt the severe impact that mental health sickness inflicts on the sufferer and the…
Somerville Highway Patrol officers caught a motorcycle speeding at 70kmp/h over the speed limit in Pearcedale last night. Police clocked…
A DEFENCE investigation has found “no evidence of any unacceptable exposure or risk” to residents living near HMAS Cerberus or…
The Liberal Party has thrown a lifeline to the Otama submarine that has been anchored near Crib Point for the…
Planning Minister Richard Wynne says power company AGL’s plan to import liquefied natural gas through Crib Point will be subject…
THE architects behind the $80 million redevelopment of Sorrento’s renaissance-inspired Continental Hotel say they want to recreate the charms of…
Running for the train will take on a whole new meaning next month when the steam train K163 competes for…
Although they may be several hours’ drive away from the nearest forest, motorists heading south along Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza…
A FENCE stopping access to The Pillars rock jumping platforms at Mt Martha is to be built before summer. Mornington…
Builders and owners have paid tens of thousands of dollars in fines and costs in a crackdown on building regulations…
MORNINGTON Peninsula detectives were last week searching for five of seven cars stolen from Jeff Wignall Ford, Hastings, 2.20am, Tuesday…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is seeking expressions of interest to turn a former tip into a solar energy plant. The proposed…
A THREE-DAY walk to “touch base” with every police station on the Mornington Peninsula is Superintendent Adrian White’s way of…
Mornington Peninsula Shire has employed two investigators and two prosecutors in a crackdown on illegal buildings. Seven owners or builders…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will spend $1.74 million over the next six months preparing the site for the $43.5 million Rosebud…
Police are investigating after a dog was attacked and left with serious slash injuries at Capel Sound last month. The…
Removing a small bridge over Hearn Creek on Mt Martha South Beach has stopped beach boxes being undermined, but is…
GREEN waste can be dumped for free at Mornington Peninsula Shire’s transfer stations on 19, 20 and 21 October. The…
BOOMERANG bag volunteers on the southern peninsula played host to the originators of the recyclable cloth bag movement at a…
DEDICATED cyclist Graeme Rocke has a plan for a safe, easily accessible and environmentally responsible bike and foot path between…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council is increasing its pressure for recycled waste water from the Eastern Treatment Plant made available for…