THE federal government has announced it will give $500,000 towards a “community battery” at Flinders to store and distribute electricity from household solar panels. If successful, negotiations under way between…
SOUTHERN right whales have returned to the bays and seas surrounding the Mornington Peninsula after spending summer feeding in sub-Antarctic waters. The southern rights, the only whales to calve in…
TEN years ago, Luke Cooper was having trouble finding a convenient and affordable way to dispose of old mattresses when he was struck with the realisation there was a gap…
FAMILIES and visitors can now enjoy a brand-new playground and recreation area at the Capel Sound foreshore just in time for the warmer months. The $1m upgraded space features a…
Police are currently searching for a man in water near Mornington Pier. It is understood a small boat, with two people onboard, overturned around 1km from the shore. Emergency services…
The extensions to Holy Trinity Church in Hastings have officially opened.Since 1993, the Old Church had been used as an Op Shop, but was destroyed by arson in 2017.In its…
A FRANKSTON-raised pilot has lived out a childhood dream by leading a Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and United States Air Force mission of F-35A Lightning II…
Federal Election
SOCCER MENTONE has secured promotion from State 5 South after Saturday’s 1-0 home win over Mount Martha. Jason Grieve’s men have locked-in a second-placed finish with two rounds to go…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE SORRENTO picked up a good win last weekend to finish Round 17 in fifth place, but they may need to beat the premiership favourites to secure their…
MORNINGTON Football Netball Club is celebrating an unprecedented milestone this year, with all six of its girls’ junior and women’s seniors teams making the finals. The achievement comes eight years…
SOCCER FRANKSTON Pines’ season goes on the line on Saturday night when it meets Berwick City at Monterey Reserve. It’s a do-or-die clash for both sides given the relegation scrap…
FOLLOWING on from their outstanding performances of A Festival of Russian Ballet, the Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to Australia with A Russian Triple Bill. This stunning programme performed in…
‘Thunder Road’ are without doubt Australia’s number one Bruce Springsteen show. Formed in 2010, featuring a line up of seasoned and professional musicians and a repertoire of over 50 songs,…
A CAST and crew of more than 70 students from Rosebud Secondary College will perform the original high school musical next week, when they shine on stage in Fame the…
JENNIFER Ward-Lealand pays tribute to the iconic actress and singer Marlene Dietrich, in Falling in Love Again. Devised in collaboration with musical director and pianist Grant Winterburn, Falling in Love…
