“HOON” riding near Rye pier cost three motorbike riders dearly, Monday afternoon 30 November. Rosebud police rounded up the trio allegedly performing “monos” on their motorcycles resulting in them all…

MISSING Persons Squad detectives are continuing to appeal for public assistance in relation to the disappearance of Safety Beach man Jacob Horton. Horton was last seen leaving a property in…

AN 86-year-old man was allegedly assaulted when he confronted an intruder at Mornington last week. Detective Sergeant Alan Paxton, of Somerville CIU, said the man awoke when he heard a…

AN injured pelican rescued from Rosebud beach last month was reportedly still in a weak condition last week. (“Beach attraction” The News 25/11/20.) Staff at Aware Wildlife Rescue, Pearcedale, are…

DOGS have a good run on most Mornington Peninsula beaches, but not all. At some beaches they are prohibited and at others they must be leashed. Mornington Peninsula Shire is…

THIS Christmas looked like being a sad affair when the first and second COVID-19 lockdowns caused the Southern Peninsula Woodworkers workshop to close for 29 weeks. But nothing could deter…

The MCG is the likely venue to host the Victorian Championships main game next season, featuring the ranked two MPNFL, up against the best in the business, the Geelong Football…

SUB-DISTRICT HASTINGS finished 2016 on top of the MPCA Sub District ladder, despite going down to Frankston YCW on Saturday. Chasing 151 for victory and resuming at 3/18, the Blues…

SOCCER By Craig MacKenzie FRANKSTON Pines believes that it has secured its future after finally forming executive and general committees on the weekend. After weeks of uncertainty the Monterey Reserve…

PROVINCIAL BAXTER’S Chris Brittain smashed his second big century in as many matches on Saturday as his side posted 7/363 against Crib Point. Brittain belted 10 sixes and nine fours…