RESIDENTS of Hughes Road in Blairgowrie and Sorrento started campaigning for safety upgrades almost four years ago, and they’re still waiting. Despite a petition to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and…
A PROGRAM to rid the Mornington Peninsula of single-use plastics is gathering momentum ahead of the state government ban coming into effect in February 2023. Non-profit Boomerang Alliance, which is…
A PEACEFUL reflection and meditation trail on the one-hectare grounds of Mount Martha Uniting Church is opening to the public with an early Christmas focus. Workers and church volunteers have…
MORNINGTON Shire Council is considering its options to continue outdoor trading in the lead up to the end of the Covid-related parklet and outdoor dining program on 15 December. But…
A “WHIRLWIND 48 hours” followed the election last week of Cr Steve Holland as Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor. Wild weather across the shire caused landslides, flooding and beach erosion. Holland’s…
A SECTION of Mount Martha North beach has again been closed because of fears that the cliff could collapse. According to Mornington Peninsula Shire erosion caused by high tides and…
SOCCER THE State 5 South championship and automatic promotion are within touching distance for Somerville Eagles after Saturday’s 3-1 derby success against Rosebud. Nearest challengers Old Mentonians continued to stumble…
HORSE RACING THE John and Chris Meagher-trained mare, Pippie, is set to tackle black-type races in the Spring after running away with the opening race at Caulfield on Saturday 17…
DIVISION TWO SOMERVILLE locked up a finals spot with a big win over Hastings on Saturday. The game was expected to be a close one, with both sides coming into…
DIVISION ONE SORRENTO have all but locked up the top spot on the ladder after a hard fought win against Mornington on Saturday. Sorrento made the big road trip to…
