DESPITE having some reservations about the name, Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors have agreed to investigate having a “watchdog” citizens panel to look over their shoulders when considering annual council budgets.It…

DUCKS left injured by shooters can receive veterinary care through Wildlife Victoria. The wildlife rescue organisation will deploy veterinary triage units statewide this duck hunting season to care for ducks…

RESIDENTS and Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors have agreed to accompany each other in finding a way to reopen the Beleura cliff path at Mornington. The councillors last week agreed to…

ALLIANCES and joint ward representatives will end at the October elections when voters on the Mornington Peninsula will elect one councillor for each of the shire’s new 11 wards.The single…

WORK is expected to start soon on installing traffic lights and widening roads at the intersection of Forest Drive and Nepean Highway, Mount Martha.Flashing warning signs will warn motorists that…

THE medium has been chosen and all that is needed is a message. The Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula branch has launched a competition for designer t-shirts celebrating the organisation’s…

LIKE most people who have experienced the evils of war and returned home, the horrors of starvation, family separation, and physical and emotional abuse often travel with them and continue…

YOUNG dancers from a non-profit Mornington Peninsula-based company have been entertaining audiences far and wide. Dancer choreographer Alexandra Dellaportas, who was 18 when she started Spark Productions seven years ago,…

SOCCER FOOTBALL Victoria CEO Kimon Taliadoros remains hopeful that the state’s seven-day lockdown has no lasting effect on local clubs but acknowledges that 2020 has taken its toll. Last Thursday’s…

HORSE RACING DAVID Bridoake’s consistent gelding Strategic Phil picked up a “bonus” win at Caulfield on Saturday as he gears up for the $125,000 Swan Hill Cup in a fortnight.…

In just four weeks’ time Mornington will come alive with the sights and sounds of the Queen’s Birthday Weekend Mornington Winter Jazz Festival from 5th – 8th June. Now in…