MEMBERS of the six Country Women’s Association of Victoria (CWA) branches on the Mornington Peninsula are crafting and cooking up a storm in preparation for their annual Creative Arts Exhibition…
THE popular Coastrek hiking challenge is set to return to the Mornington Peninsula in May with organisers urging participants to register before entries close on 12 April. The national event,…
STUDENTS at Our Lady of Fatima School marked the final day of Term 1 with a powerful act of solidarity, taking part in the school’s Big Walk to Water on…
THE upgrade of Mornington’s Schnapper Point boat ramp will commence this week. Mornington Peninsula Shire has secured funding through Better Boating Victoria to renew the ageing ramp, which currently operates…
Police have charged three Mornington Peninsula residents following erratic driving and a truck fire in Melbourne’s east, an extended follow through Melbourne’s east and south-east this morning. Officers spotted an…
RECENTLY, the Lions Club of Rye made a $5000 donation to Rye CFA. On behalf of his team, Captain Eddie Matt expressed his gratitude for the support of the Lions…
A $320 million redevelopment of the Vasey RSL site in Frankston South has been approved by the state’s planning minister. A permit has been granted to build a residential aged…
Federal Election
The critical three-candidate-preferred (3CP) count is over half way through, as we edge closer to determining who will represent the electorate of Flinders in the next term of government. Over…
In the latest data from the Australian Electoral Commission, Liberal Zoe McKenzie has the edge over the other two contenders, Labor’s Sarah Race and independent Ben Smith, topping 50% of…
PLEASE NOTE: There is an updated version of this article with new information here: The Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed that the electorate of Flinders is being worked through as…
SOCCER BAXTER thumped Greater Dandenong 7-1 at WJ Turner Reserve last Friday night. The contest was a feisty affair with Baxter captain Cody Storton-French sent off in controversial circumstances a…
MPFNL MEN’S DIV ONE MPFNL Division One senior men kicked off their 2026 season with two Good Friday clashes. Dromana travelled to Mornington to take on the Bulldogs. The first…
SOCCER THERE are no local sides left in this year’s Dockerty Cup. The competition doubles as qualification for the prestigious Australia Cup but over Easter the three remaining local outfits…
By Melissa McCullough LAST week, players from the U18s girls team at Mornington Junior Football Club came together to celebrate something extraordinary. A first for the club which has been…
a(gap)e— mesmerized by some / thing. A reflection 2016 – 2026 For over fifty years, Aleks Danko has shown an unwavering interest in the ways people interact with art. Now…
THE renowned Australian Welsh Male Choir, known for performing their music across Australia and overseas are gearing up for their next international tour, this time with an exciting French twist.…
HARLEY Mann, director of Aboriginal circus group Na Djinang, creates work that is as emotive as it is visually stunning. Their performances combine physical theatre, contemporary dance, and storytelling, engaging…
BALNARRING will be buzzing with live music, community activities, and talent when Peninsula LIVE: Pretty Snazz in the Nazz takes over the town on Saturday 21 March. Organised by the…
REGIS Mornington resident John Taylor was surrounded by family and friends on 10 February to celebrate his centenary. John’s journey began in the sunny streets of Merbein, where he attended…
THE voluntary organiser of the Save Flinders Pier campaign, who rallied the support of more than 40,000 Victorians and even attracted the attention of Sir David Attenborough, has been recognised…
MCCRAE resident Emeritus Professor Debra Griffiths has been recognised with the prestigious Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her significant contributions to nursing, midwifery, and medico-legal education. Her…
AUNTY Helen Bnads has been named in 2026 Australia Day Honours List. Bnads is the cultural lead at Peninsula Health. She first joined the healthcare organisation in 2013, and was…
