NINE youth have celebrated their graduation from the Salvation Army’s Tools For The Trade program, which aims to re-engage youths in education and training. Each term, the program provides participants…
A NEW education facility nestled within the Mornington Peninsula’s very own rainforest will help students learn about the natural environment and the area’s cultural heritage.The Nearkey Biik Education and Environment…
EIGHT people have died at Mornington Peninsula beaches and waterways over the last year.There were more deaths in Mornington Peninsula coastal areas between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024…
Mornington Peninsula police have arrested nine people and seized more than $170,000 worth of illicit substances in just a two-month period. Police will allege some of the drugs – including…
YOUNG adults swimming on the Mornington Peninsula pose the highest drowning risk in Victoria, a new report has revealed. Life Saving Victoria’s 2024/2025 drowning report was released last week. It…
A MOTION calling for stricter regulations on election donations in local government elections was rejected at the 2 December council meeting. The motion was presented by Cr David Gill and…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have backed a proposal for the development of two factory buildings at Yaringa Boat Harbour in Somerville, as part of a larger boat manufacturing project, which…
Federal Election
SOCCER PENINSULA Strikers added a State 1 scalp to their pre-season haul with an impressive 2-1 win over Old Scotch at Centenary Park on Saturday. Scott Morrison’s men are flying…
PROVINCIALLANGWARRIN put 185 runs on the board on day one of their clash with ladder leaders Pines on Saturday. After winning the toss, Langwarrin chose to bat first at Lloyd…
SOCCER LANGWARRIN gets its 2025 VPL1 season underway in Saturday’s Lawton Park clash with Caroline Springs George Cross at 7pm. Last season Langwarrin finished ninth and a season review identified…
PROVINCIALPINES have narrowly beaten fellow title contenders Dromana in an epic matchup at Eric Bell Reserve.Both sides have been locked in a battle for top spot on the ladder this…
Ho ho ho! Santa Claus is coming to Mornington We’re getting closer to Christmas and all across the Shire children are very excited to meet Santa! We have good news! Santa’s…
THE 50th Anniversary Mornington Art Show will again feature two popular quality artists among the 700 or more paintings on display. Yesim Gozukara finds joy and excitement in creating bold,…
PRESENTED as part of MPRG’s Festival of Drawing 2021, the exhibition Wall Drawings brings together eleven leading contemporary artists from across Australia, exploring the expansive nature of wall drawings and…
THE Peninsula Music festival is a music and food festival located within the natural amphitheatre and surrounds of the Briars on the Mornington Peninsula. A family-friendly event with a line-up…
A VILLAGE Glen resident farewelled at Rosebud Funerals recently was the 13th Victorian police woman and one of the first five to be permitted to take part in police mobile…
GUNNAMATTA Surf Life Saving Club members celebrate 50 years of “saving lives and serving the community” this summer. The long stretch of beach they patrol at the southern end of…
THE Crichton family reunion being held at Boneo Cricket Ground, Sunday 1 November, will bring together the six children of pioneer landowner David Maynard Crichton who moved to the area…
A CHANGE in the way the National Trust manages its four historic properties in the region has triggered the resignation of McCrae Homestead’s part-time manager and nine of its 10…
