AN economic analysis of data from the 2021 census highlights the stark socio-economic differences between towns across the Mornington Peninsula. The socio-economic rankings from one – most disadvantaged – to…
STATE government departments have been accused of “digging in their heels” when it comes to moving hundreds of kangaroos trapped on a private property at Cape Schanck. The authorised government…
AFTER more than 20 years of delay the Mount Martha community playground also known as the Mount Martha Eco Park in Glenisla Drive will be extended and refurbished. The playground…
SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol is investigating a collision that left a vehicle on its roof in Mornington on 27 April. It is believed a small sedan and 4WD collided at the…
WHEN Mornington woman Sandra Franks had difficulty getting up from her chair when she was in her mid-60s, she initially just thought age was creeping up on her. “I had…
THE wreck of the Montevideo Maru, which sank in 1942 with more than 1000 Australian civilians and soldiers on board, has been discovered in deep waters of the South China…
THE opening of the long-awaited community shed at Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association last week will provide a space for year round, weather-proof activities for everyone who comes to visit. The…
THE Big Y art installation at the entrance to YMCA Camp Manyung was unveiled last week. The artwork, shown for the first time on Tuesday 29 June, was painted by…
NOMINATIONS are being sought for the Mornington Peninsula Shire and National Trust 2021 Heritage Awards. The shire and the trust’s Mornington Peninsula branch are behind the awards which recognise projects…
KEEN cricketers are being invited to pursue their passion with others at Mornington Peninsula Veterans’ Cricket Club. In the lead up to the season practice sessions for the over 60s…
SOCCER FOOTBALL Victoria announced a July start to the 2020 season late last week for all senior and junior competitions. The announcement came a day before the state government withdrew…
HORSE RACING DAVID and Coral Feek’s talented filly, Ocean Miss, made a winning return to racing on Thursday 18 June by scoring a decisive win at Seymour. The fourth placegetter…
By Molly Haines IT’S A Blaze has just done a great thing. Well a brilliant thing, broken Cranbourne’s 520 metre track record in his second career start. Previously held by…
