ONE of Victoria’s top police officers says the Mornington Peninsula is a “safe place” to live despite media reports. Mornington Peninsula Local Area Commander, Inspector Terry Rowlands gave this assurance…
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Danyn Maddern. The 26-year-old is wanted on warrants in relation to aggravated burglary and firearms offences. Danyn is Caucasian, of solid…
MORNINGTON Community Support Centre has reopened its doors on Main Street, Mornington after nearly eight months being closed due to flood damage. Mornington Peninsula Shire has coordinated repair works since…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council has been asked to reconsider its plans for a paid parking trial at Flinders pier. “There are no pristine sandy beaches, walking trails, bike paths or…
AN accident involving at least three cars crashing into a fallen tree near Tuerong has strengthened calls for more stringent pruning of roadside trees. But the call has been questioned,…
OUTDOOR temporary dining “parklets” that popped up across the Mornington Peninsula during COVID-19 restrictions may be allowed to stay. During the pandemic, the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council allowed traders to…
A MORNINGTON resident described as a “very fit lady who is completely independent” is about to turn 100. Norwegian-born Olga Viken, who will reach the milestone on 19 May, is…
KUNYUNG Primary School students have put on an art display to show their gratitude to the “wonderful frontline workers” at Frankston Hospital. Art teacher Arlene Drummond had earlier invited the…
IT seemed that former Australian chess champion Doug Hamilton appeared to be everywhere at once when playing simultaneous exhibition matches against Mount Martha Chess Club members last week. Unfazed by…
SOCCER FOOTBALL Victoria last week gave clubs the opportunity to decide their short-term future without penalty. The state body announced that there would be promotion this year throughout the leagues…
HORSE RACING THE Anthony Freedman stable continued their successful run with two-year-old’s as Agreeable stormed home to victory to notch up their fourth individual juvenile winner for the month of…
SOCCER RYAN Paczkowski could be on the verge of a sensational return to Mornington. The move relies on his current club Oakleigh Cannons not playing this season and releasing “Patch”…
HORSE RACING MATT Laurie’s talented sprinter Alfa Oro has returned from an injury enforced two-year layoff in fine form with a gutsy victory down the Flemington straight on Saturday 23…
