Ryman Healthcare has decided not to proceed with a contentious retirement development of Mt Eliza’s Moondah Estate on Kunyung Rd and is reported to have offloaded the site at a…
WESTERN Port Respectful Relationships marched in solidarity among the beautiful backdrop of Hastings foreshore on Tuesday 25 November as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence.…
A woman has lost her licence after allegedly being caught drink driving in Rye on 1 December. Officers were patrolling Point Nepean Road when they allegedly observed a vehicle travelling…
A MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire proposal to install road safety barriers along a stretch of road in Main Ridge has triggered a strong resident push back, with calls for clearer data…
THE inaugural Mornington Peninsula Bird Festival at Coolart Homestead and Wetlands in Somers has been hailed a success, drawing more than 250 visitors. The 22–23 November event included guided walks,…
“Pothole of the Week” is our way of highlighting the deplorable condition of our roads—and since a state Labor MP’s office recently told us to “send photos and locations,” we’re…
THE reality of life for people doing it tough can be unseen and unimaginable to those in warm homes and with food in the fridge.Georgia Hourn, CEO at Western Port…
THE Wednesday market in Main Street, Mornington has drawn hundreds of visitors every week for close to 40 years but, like many businesses since COVID-19, it is feeling the pinch…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council’s draft Our Urban Forest strategy is aimed at reducing the loss of trees on the peninsula. The strategy – on public exhibition until 10 July -…
SOCCER LANGWARRIN and Seaford United were the winners on Saturday as the annual Steve Wallace Memorial Day took place at Lawton Park.Host club Langwarrin reached the Wallace Cup final with…
By Barry Irving OAMDESPITE a very warm day Rye’s premier event, the 49th running of the Rye Gift, drew a record number of entries. There were 99 juniors who contested…
Soccer THE focus of the local game switches to Lawton Park this Saturday and the 12th official staging of the annual Steve Wallace Memorial Day. The event commemorates the life…
MOUNT Eliza Fire Brigade swapped sirens for sleigh bells over Christmas, teaming up with Santa to deliver the iconic Australian Open trophies to the Mt Eliza tennis club. The visit…
HERE’S a way to keep the children occupied and creative during the school holidays – Saturday 19 September to Sunday 4 October – with a series of activities they can…
CRIB Point Community House’s annual free high tea for seniors cannot be held this year because of coronavirus. Instead, manager Mary Budd said, seniors could participate at home in a…
BIG and small children are invited to help decorate Smiley the Snake as he clings onto the fence at Crib Point Community House. Manager Mary Budd says next time children…
JUDGES have had plenty of entries to appraise in a contest to paint garbage bins with scenes showcasing the Mornington Peninsula. The 68 entries attracted 4649 votes with their portrayals…
