THE Mornington Men’s Shed has celebrated a major milestone, securing a 50-year lease for a permanent home at 311 Racecourse Road. The move will provide a long-term base for combining…
SAFETY Beach is set to receive a boost in coastal protection thanks to new grants from the state government aimed at preserving Port Phillip Bay. A $19,280 investment will go…
COMMUNITY advocacy has helped deliver more than $6m in road safety funding across the region, with residents now being asked to once again play a key role in shaping future…
CRIB Point Community Garden is celebrating two decades of growing sustainable organic fruits and vegetables. To mark the occasion the garden is holding an Open Day on Saturday 14 March…
A MAJOR safety upgrade at a dangerous intersection in Bittern has been completed, with the Coolart Rd and Myers Rd crossing now reopened to traffic following the installation of a…
A WILDLIFE safety sign installed to reduce animal-vehicle collisions on the Mornington Peninsula has been vandalised, drawing criticism from local wildlife advocates. The solar-powered variable message sign (VMS) on Browns…
GET ready for some giggles and a whole lot of fun. Mt Eliza-based illustrator Karen Erasmus has launched her latest children’s picture book, Wombat Poos Are Square, which cheekily explores…
A FORMER Mornington VCE student has earned a prestigious honour with her impressively crafted recipe book project being selected for exhibition at the Melbourne Museum’s Top Designs showcase.Caitlin Bouwmeester, who…
THE Mornington Peninsula will pay tribute to Australia’s military heroes this Anzac Day with several events being held throughout the municipality. From dawn services to marches and a range of…
DEVILBEND Golf Club has been named the winner of “Most Outstanding Club, Facility, Place to Play – Metropolitan Region.” at the Victorian Golf Industry Awards.“This is an incredible recognition of…
By Barry IrvingRYE tennis club officially opened the “Hitting Wall” on Sunday 19 October. The wall and its cage surroundings is an ideal safe area to practice tennis returns. Project…
PROVINCIAL Red Hill’s strong start to the 2025/2026 season looks set to continue after a good day one showing against Mornington on Saturday. Mornington chose to bat first at Red…
Soccer The shock sacking of Seaford United senior coach Paul Williams and five new signings for Mornington have grabbed the headlines this week. Add to that confirmation from Chelsea that…
THE Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir is off to Wales. But before they depart the concert, Perfectly Five, featuring Welsh Soprano Carly Owen and the Australian Welsh Male Choir, will…
THE Australian Shakespeare Company is returning to the Mornington Peninsula over the school holidays with its new show, Captain Jack’s Pirate Party. In addition to four shows at The Briars,…
SPORTSWOMAN, mother and company founder Donna Groves can add another feather to her cap when her first book Shine is released in October. Groves, who grew up in Western Sydney…
IN a first time collaboration between Dreamhouse Theatre Company and playwright Lachlan Ervin, 30 youth ensemble members and young creatives present The Amber and the Ant at The Southern Peninsula…
Fran Henke spoke to Tamie and Malcolm Fraser in 2013 about their love of gardening. When the President of Open Gardens Australia says this will be the last time of…
The Mornington Peninsula is known all over the country for its diversity of landscapes including some of the best beaches in the world, wild surf coast, rolling fields and unspoilt…
WHILE every author draws on life experiences to form a narrative, not every author has such a rich and at times dark background as Klaas Kalma. His upbringing within a…
CELEBRATIONS marking last week’s 50th anniversary of the Beatles tour of Australia struck a resonant chord with Rosebud’s John (Johnny) Chester. The popular musician was a support act for the…
PENINSULA Lions clubs are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lions Clubs International, and the 70th anniversary of the organisation in Australia. The first Lions club met in Chicago in the…
OBITUARY Brian David Cuming OAM, 10 January 1928–23 May 2017, scientist, environmental activist SCIENTIST Brian Cuming played a major role in the protection of Western Port for more than 40…
DURING the 1960’s the Prahran Methodist Mission, assisted by the local community, undertook this project which involved thousands of working hours freely given by children, teenagers, and adults. Origins In…
A COMMEMORATION to mark the 125th anniversary of the drowning of 15 Mornington Football Club players in 1892 will be held 2pm, Sunday 21 May. The event will be at…
