THEY might be considered “little stories”, but the bigger picture behind the words often speaks volumes. A fledgling writers’ competition is illuminating the importance of celebrating the imaginations and creativity…
A TEAM of fit and somewhat ambitious men from Peninsula Kung Fu are limbering up for the 2023 Push Up Challenge. The men are aiming to complete 3144 push-ups each…
SOUTH East Water has won an award for a program that can detect water leaks and save customers receiving “an unexpectedly large water bill”. The continuous flow leak detection initiative…
A GROUP of concerned animal welfare advocates have held a peaceful vigil outside RSPCA Victoria’s headquarters as it investigates reports of underweight horses at a Mt Eliza property. The vigil…
SOMERVILLE businessman and publisher of the Somerville Times and Peninsula Local publications, and the stplnews.com.au website, Jamie (Jay) Scicluna has been ordered to pay $5000 towards the legal costs of…
HEALTH authorities have launched an investigation into a potential contamination of the mains water at Mt Eliza’s Emil Madsen Reserve following reports of a gastro outbreak. The onset of the…
South East Water has advised that as of 12:30am 4 August 2025, the tap water at Frankston South is not safe to drink without boiling first. The advisory is in…
Federal Election
SOCCER ANOINTED on Wednesday, took training on Thursday – the second coming of Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor to the task of head coach of Frankston Pines is still reverberating around local…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE IT was the battle for the top spot on the Division One ladder on Saturday with last year’s Grand Final winners, Frankston YCW, facing the rampaging and…
SOCCER A MAN-OF-THE-MATCH performance from Jamie Powell underpinned Mount Eliza’s 3-1 derby success against Mount Martha in their State 5 clash at Civic Reserve on Saturday. The visitors had planned…
By Julian Cook MORNINGTON hasn’t heard many cheers louder than on Saturday when Right You Are was declared the 2023 Neds Mornington Cup (2400m) winner. The atmosphere was electric as…
FRIDAY on My Mind – Falling in Love Again – Evie (Parts 1, 2 & 3) – Hey St Peter – Down Among the Dead Men – Love Is In…
US Blues Rock Royalty Head Down Under With ‘New Beginnings’ California power-trio Radio Moscow have just announced their return to Australia with a two week tour planned for down under…
PENINSULA Aero Club is hosting an open day for members of the public to visit and view some rare and exciting aircraft that participated in the highly successful recent air…
THIS weekend will see the sixth year of the Mornington Winter Music Festival, held both in venues and outdoors along sections of Main Street. Treat yourself to some of the…









