A NEW “bush food garden” opened at Moonlit Sanctuary last week as part of the park’s 25th anniversary celebrations. The new garden at the Pearcedale sanctuary features native Australian plants,…
NEW Peninsula Community Caring is gearing up to help families in need this Christmas as it launches its annual Christmas Hope Appeal. Every year, the organisation partners with schools around…
WITH the cost of living continuing to put pressure on household budgets, finding an affordable day out has never been more appealing. Now, Searoad Ferries is giving Victorians the chance…
AS part of CFA’s Get Fire Ready campaign, Mount Martha Fire Brigade is inviting residents to attend a Get Fire Ready event at Mount Martha Fire Station (6 Latrobe Drive,…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire have accepted appointment as Committee of Management for 25 hectares of bushland in Hastings. At the 29 September council meeting, councillors voted unanimously in favour of the…
MT MARTHA CFA celebrated its 75th anniversary with an awards dinner at Safety Beach Sailing Club. On 3 October, volunteers, family members, local government officials, and community members gathered to…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire have approved an amendment to the Martha’s Point Retirement Village development permit despite 61 objections from the community. At the 29 September council meeting, councillors voted to…
Federal Election
Independent candidate Ben Smith has conceded in the federal seat of Flinders, leaving Liberal Zoe McKenzie the winner in the protracted count. The outcome has stretched nearly two weeks beyond…
THE Australian Electoral Commission has declared the results of its three-candidate-preferred (3CP) count in Flinders, with Liberal Zoe McKenzie and independent Ben Smith the final two candidates. Eliminated during the…
THE Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed that the electorate of Flinders is being worked through as a “complex count scenario” involving a three-candidate-preferred (3CP) count as opposed to a traditional…
THE peninsula’s first padel club has opened at St Andrews Beach. St Andrews Beach Padel Club is holding a soft launch during the month of October, with all court bookings…
FEMALE sailors are showcasing the success of Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club’s commitment to female participation, leadership and opportunity. The waters of Pittwater and Sydney Harbour are playing host to…
MPCA WOMENS PROVINCIAL THE Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association’s 2026/27 women’s Provincial Division got their second week of play in on Sunday 11 October. Mt Martha had an easy win over…
MPCA MENS AFTER torrential rain caused the cancellation of all men’s first round games last week, play finally got underway on Saturday (10 October) for the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association’s…
THE Mornington Peninsula Record Fair returns to Frankston next month. The vinyl sale event will be held at The Cheeky Squire on 17 October. Up to 20,000 records are expected…
After wild September weather delayed the start of the season, the Hill & Ridge Community Market returns to Red Hill on Saturday 3 October, bringing more than 200 stalls, great…
STEELY Dan are a seminal part of rock history. Album sales in excess of 40 million and their 2001 induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are testament…
THE WPW26 Literary Festival is coming soon. Tickets are on sale and they are going quickly. So book early! The festival is based at Coolart Wetlands & Homestead in Somers.…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Legacy Club’s centenarian members came together with friends and family for a celebratory lunch at Legacy House in Mt Eliza on 23 September. The annual lunch brought together…
BALNARRING resident Milton Perry has celebrated his 100th birthday with a surprise helicopter ride and a celebration at Arcare Balnarring. Perry celebrated the milestone on 21 September, surrounded by family,…
FAMED illustrator and Mornington Peninsula resident Terry Denton died surrounded by his family on Monday 21 September, aged 76. Terry was the author and illustrator of over 30 of his…
By Barry Irving MEMBERS of the Rye Historical Society attended Rye Cemetery for the unveiling of a bronze plaque they had donated to acknowledge and honour the final resting place…
