MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have adopted a record budget of $326.3m amid growing community angst over cuts to arts, culture, and environmental programs. Deputy mayor Paul Pingiaro conceded some “tough…
MORNINGTON Peninsula’s official crime rate has risen by 24 per cent in the past year, with a surge in thefts from motor vehicles being a primary driver. The rise, which…
Police arrested 25 people during highly visible operation targeting drugs and anti-social behaviour at Frankston Railway Station on Wednesday. More than 50 police and PSOs – supported by the Mounted…
LYN MacLeod, Hastings SES unit’s newly announced controller, says she’s ready to rise to the challenge and continue making a difference in the community. A volunteer of three years, MacLeod…
A devastating fire has destroyed a popular wellness and day spa business in Moorooduc after going up in flames on the evening of Tuesday, 17 June. Emergency services were called…
REPOWER Mornington Peninsula volunteers have been busy visiting Community Support Centres across the Peninsula to donate home energy kits for clients in need. These kits contain draft-proofing and other easy…
SILVA Mcleod describes herself as an “island girl”, a nickname that is suggestive of the now 61-year-old’s idyllic and simple teenage years growing up in a small community in Tonga.…
IN recent times Jack Meaden, Theo Fatouros and Bob Riley have become a playing group in Portsea Golf Club’s Saturday competition, defying their ages with their energy and enthusiasm. Meaden…
MOUNT Martha karter Matthew Basso recently brought home the coveted blue plate trophy after his win in the Victorian Kart Championships (KA3 Junior Heavy class) at the Albury Wodonga Kart…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE BONBEACH got the better of Sorrento in a shootout last Saturday. David Macfarlane Reserve hosted the battle of the Sharks. Sorrento raced out to an early lead…
A TENDER has been awarded for the redevelopment of the four courts at Mount Martha Tennis Club. The work will include new lighting, new fencing and drainage. The redeveloped courts…
SOCCER SEAFORD United, Somerville Eagles and Mentone won their derby battles last weekend in a round of State League matches with some surprising outcomes. In a keenly contested clash at…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE IT was a happy homecoming for former Mt Eliza junior Nathan Jones on Saturday. The former Melbourne Demons captain ran out for his first senior game for…
THE world’s first underwater White Night will be held at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron, 7-9pm, Saturday 17 February. All are welcome to the diver-friendly event which aims to highlight the “colours…
Stunning Point Nepean National Park at Portsea will play host to the Mornington Peninsula Food+Wine Festival on 24 February 2018. For one beautiful summers day, the historic grounds of Portsea’s…
Peninsula Film Festival is FREE, in Rosebud at the Village Green on Saturday February 10, 2018 4pm-10.30pm. Bring a blanket, a few friends and come and see some of Australia’s…
The legendary Elvis Presley has been celebrated worldwide – he was one of the biggest and most important stars of the 20th Century pop culture. A cultural Icon who was…
