With only 100 days until the state election, things are off to a slow start in the three electorates on the Mornington Peninsula, with only a handful of candidates expressing their intention to challenge. In Nepean, incumbent Anthony Marsh heads into his second election campaign in six months with a handy 13.24% margin, after his by-election win in May. There will be at least one familiar face on the hustings, with his by-election opponent Darren Hercus contesting the seat again for One Nation. Hercus told The News “I am both honoured and humbled to have been re-endorsed by One Nation…
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Mornington Peninsula Shire has launched its “Shout Out for the Peninsula” advocacy campaign, calling on all political parties and candidates contesting November’s state election to commit to investing in the future of the peninsula. The campaign outlines key priorities across the peninsula’s three state electorates: Mornington, Nepean and Hastings, with a focus on improving safety, liveability, connectivity and support for vulnerable communities. In the Mornington electorate, a $14m commitment to complete the Mornington-to-Moorooduc section of the Peninsula Trail heads the shire’s election wish-list. The missing 8.3km section would bring the shire one step closer to delivering a continuous 170km trail…
BUOYED by their results in May’s federal election, Independents for Mornington Peninsula, the community group that backed Ben Smith’s federal campaign, has formally launched its search for independent candidates for the 2026 Victorian state election. Chair Phillip Riley said the group’s focus is on finding local leaders with integrity, who will fight for long-neglected services on the peninsula. “For decades, the Mornington Peninsula has been treated as an afterthought by the major parties. Being in a safe seat means we are taken for granted” said Riley. “Our roads, hospitals, community services and public transport are woefully underfunded. Residents see it…