SOUTHERN Peninsula Rescue Squad (SPRS) Victoria has received national recognition for its exceptional dedication to saving lives and rescue missions for nearly six decades.The volunteer team was awarded a commendation…
TOOTGAROOK Primary School celebrated a major milestone last week, marking 75 years of educating and inspiring young minds in the community.Families, past students, staff, and community members came together for…
THE Southern Women’s Action Network (SWAN) will be hosting Roundtable 2 this November – a forum that will bring together community leaders, service providers, and government representatives to discuss strategies…
DRIVERS have been left facing costly repairs after a large pothole on Mornington-Tyabb Road caused significant damage to vehicles earlier this week.The pothole, located roughly 500 metres from the Coolart…
FOOTPATH trading fees will be scrapped for the next 12 months across the Morning Peninsula, giving businesses a huge boost as part of the shire’s new footpath trading policy.The decision…
A RESIDENT has raised concerns after discovering a used syringe on the floor of a public disabled toilet next to Rosebud pier. The resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said…
A FOURTEEN-year-old from Mt Eliza, Kalen Colabufalo, and his mum, Jonelle, will be taking part in a 13-day hike in Nepal to raise funds for Limbs4All.Mark Inglis will be leading…
MEMBERS of Repower Mornington Peninsula and the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) Mornington group have teamed up to host a free community information session and short film on Sunday 19 October…
THE Peninsula Community Legal Centre and the Mornington Peninsula Shire will be hosting a free legal information session on 13 November 2025 in Hastings.Speakers from the Peninsula Community Legal Centre…
By Barry IrvingRye Sports and Social Club held its annual Sports Person of the Year awards at the Rye Hotel on Wednesday, 22 October. Guests included club sponsor Southern Peninsula…
The first Peninsula Surfriders Competition for the 2025/2026 season took place on Saturday, 25 October, at Gunnamatta, highlighting the incredible surfing talent of the Mornington Peninsula. Rye’s Lucas Hickson, recently…
PROVINCIAL Langwarrin batted brilliantly to claim a hard-fought win over Sorrento at David MacFarlan Reserve on Saturday. The Kangaroos headed into day two with a tall mountain to climb. Sorrento…
SOCCER Langwarrin has signed Northcote City aces Alun Webb and Zac Bates but has lost star striker Archie Macphee to Dandenong City. Macphee has proven himself at the second and…
JOSHUA Searle is an emerging Mornington Peninsula-based artist with an increasing national and commercial profile. His work examines socio-cultural issues and his own diasporic identity. Searle has been a finalist…
THE winner of the Australia Day Community Event of the Year in 2025, the Tyabb Airshow is returning on 1 March 2026 and tickets are now available. The many static…
VIBRANT hot-air balloon sculptures of giant skywhales will grace the skies over Red Hill during a sunrise spectacle on 8 November. Leading Australian contemporary artist Patricia Piccinini’s will showcase her…
Next month, Frankston Arts Centre will welcome Duck Pond, the latest creation from Circa Contemporary Circus, renowned for pushing the boundaries of physical theatre with daring innovation and a playful…
GEORGE MORBY INGRAM was born in Bendigo in 1889, but lived much of his life in Hastings. He died in 1961 and is buried in Frankston cemetery.On 4 October 1918,…
By Max Bryant* WESTERN Port Oberon Association has celebrated the 100th birthday of its oldest member, Duncan Lamont Mackinnon.Born on a sailing ship, the steel barque Garthsnaid, on 5 December…
OBITUARY Carl Robert Bryant 22 September 1928 – 13 November 2023 Carl Bryant was born in Hastings and was a descendant of three pioneering Western Port families: the Bryants, the…
PARKS Victoria is digging up the past at Cape Schanck and giving visitors the chance to see an archaeological dig in action. This weekend’s open day will provide an insight…
