THE Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is encouraging locals to “help preserve a slice of the Western Port foreshore on Bunurong Country”. The department has opened nominations…

KATE Roper is set to make a triumphant return to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council after winning this month’s Watson Ward byelection. Roper won the seat against five other candidates with…

PLANS for a new Bungower Road tech park have been adapted after community feedback and have entered phase two. The proposal, first put to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in 2020,…

POTHOLES are upsetting drivers across the Mornington Peninsula, but road subsidence is an issue for those using one Mount Martha street. Residents are calling for urgent repairs to Lempriere Avenue…

MORNINGTON Peninsula residents can dispose of green waste at no cost during the shire’s No Charge Green Waste event from 28 to 30 April. The no charge weekend is for…

VOLUNTEERS who clean up rubbish left by others at Mornington Peninsula beaches are calling for help to do their job even better. As part of BeachPatrol Australia – the umbrella…

THE rainbow flag was flown at Mornington Peninsula Shire offices to celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Monday 17 May. The gesture was a show of…

MCCRAE lighthouse turned orange last week as a tribute to SES volunteers who turn out in their signature orange uniforms to help the community day and night in all kinds…

MORNINGTON Yacht Club’s James Jackson and crew Harrison Chapman, of Royal Brighton Yacht Club, won the delayed 420 National Sailing Championships on Sydney Harbour, 9-13 April. Their victory gives Mornington…

SOCCER MORNINGTON team manager Tony McKay died early on Sunday morning at the Alfred Hospital. He had collapsed a week earlier prior to a practice match at Dallas Brooks Park…

HORSE RACING TWO up-and-coming stayers are set to clash once again in the $350,000 Mornington Cup on Saturday 21 March. Mornington-trained galloper Just Benjamin from the Anthony Freedman stable will…

SOCCER SEAFORD United was the only local club to survive last weekend’s round of FFA Cup matches. The draw for the next round was due to be conducted today (Tuesday)…