A BID to revoke the council’s new planning matters policy has failed in a tied vote after concerns were raised about its last-minute release and lacking proper scrutiny. The policy,…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have rejected an officer recommendation that the shire lodge an objection to the Arthurs Seat Eagle’s planned upgrades, at their 2 December meeting. The upgrade of…
NEW data has confirmed the Mornington Peninsula has the highest number of people sleeping rough in Victoria. Figures from Launch Housing’s Functional Zero program confirm that as of October 2025,…
THE Mornington Peninsula Shire’s efforts to relocate an over-abundant wallaby population at The Briars Wildlife Sanctuary are progressing slower than anticipated with early trapping having captured fewer animals. The update…
Ryman Healthcare has sold its Moondah Estate site to the Jacobsen family, owners of Village Glen in Rosebud, and holders of a number of properties neighbouring the historic site. The…
MORNINGTON’S much-loved Fishermans Jetty is officially open again, with locals and holidaymakers able to return to the popular waterfront spot following a major rebuild. The $18m state government project features…
MORE than 50 women set off from Frankston Pier last week to walk all the way to the Cape Schanck lighthouse. The “Frank to Schanck” trek was organised by the…
FIVE footy mates have completed an epic journey cycling across Australia with the aim to raise money and awareness for mental health. Break the Cycle consists of five middle aged…
Students at Balnarring Primary School are rolling up their sleeves as they prepare for Schools Clean Up Day early next year. With tongs, buckets and gloves in hand, students are…
MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONEPINES piled on 20 goals last weekend to grab an impressive win over Mornington.After a tight opening quarter, Pines opened up a two goal lead in the…
SOCCER THE revolving door through which senior coaches at Frankston Pines have been passing is spinning once more. Jason Grieve is the “new” Pines senior coach, the fifth man to…
MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONEPINES have handed Rosebud their first defeat of the 2025 season. A stirring final quarter comeback saw the Pythons topple Rosebud. Pines overcame a 22 point three-quarter-time…
SOCCER ARCHIE Macphee was the toast of Lawton Park on Saturday evening after a stunning late goal spree underpinned a remarkable 3-2 win for Langwarrin over high-flying Western United. No-one…
ARTISTS from around the Mornington Peninsula will be exhibiting their work later this month at The Studio, in Mornington. Many of the 35 artists also participate in the annual Peninsula…
ROSEBUD Theatre Group will perform The Golden Age, a play inspired by a true story of a family lost in time. The play centres on a group of people who…
SPARK Youth Dance Company’s new production Granuaile hits the stage this month to tell the true story of Grace O’Malley, a rebellious leader and pirate queen who challenged the political…
THE Snow, the play chosen to perform this year by Dreamhouse Theatre Company, is suitably mysterious and entertaining for families. Recommended for audiences aged from seven up, The Snow by…
OF the 120 listed on the honour roll in Mornington’s Memorial Park, a number were decorated for bravery under fire. One of those was Robert Bates of the Australian Army…
BEFORE moving to Mornington the Bates family lived in Frankston and Robert played for that team. The Mornington Standard of 7 September, 1912 carried a lengthy report of proceedings before…
THE father of Robert Bates, Alfred Edward Bates was the son of Robert Jackson Bates, a leading English cotton manufacturer. Born in Manchester in 1850, Alfred Bates came to Australia…
IN a quiet corner of the Tyabb cemetery in Hastings can be found the grave of Leading Signalman Albert Norman Charles Thomson. For decades the grave had no means of…
