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…
Benton’s Square Shopping Centre has reopened, with Woolworths and Dan Murphy’s now open for trade. The fire gutted Harcourts Family Butchers (formerly Lindens Meat), with neighbouring businesses Top Pho and…
THE FRENCH Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency David Martinon, visited The Briars to explore the peninsula’s connection to Napoleon Bonaparte. On 23 October, Martinon was joined by Flinders MP Zoe…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Stephen Batty has joined forces with local psychologist, Danielle Jacobs, to call for urgent safety upgrades at three of Mt Eliza’s busiest intersections. The pair…
COMMUNITY group Save Our Seat have raised questions about the state government’s transparency after the Planning Minister failed to respond to a request for information. In August, a government document…
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…
SEVENTEEN-year-old Mornington Peninsula resident and boxer Belle Spicer will be representing Australia at the Youth Olympic Games in November. The 2026 Youth Olympic Games will take place between 31 October…
MPCA MENS PROVINCIAL IN Provincial Division two teams, Baden Powell and Pines, remain undefeated after three rounds while Mornington and Sorrento are yet to register a win. Baden Powell were…
MPCA WOMENS PROVINCIAL SOMERVILLE are on top of the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association’s 2026/27 womens Provincial Division ladder after a strong win against Mt Eliza on Sunday (18 October). The…
SOCCER SOMERVILLE Eagles and Rosebud United announced new coaches last week for their 2027 seasons. State 5 side Somerville appointed Liam George to his first senior coaching position while newly…
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.…
OBITUARYCharles Edward Jacobsen26 May 1937 – 14 August 2026 CHARLES Edward Jacobsen, known to most simply as Chas, was a pioneer, a builder, an adventurer, a visionary and a family…
THE Murrowong Ave Dog Park community is mourning the loss of two of their much-loved regulars, Richard Allen and his Maltese-Pomeranian cross, Teddy. Richard passed away on 10 August, less…
HASTINGS has lost one of its most dedicated servants with the death of Brian Stahl. The 88-year-old was revered in the community for his work and advocacy over many decades.…
By Lance Hodgins ABOUT 50 close friends, councillors and several generations of family members gathered in the Hastings Community Hub on Friday 7 August in special recognition of Brian Stahl…
