THE federal government has tabled its official response to the outcome of an anti-gambling inquiry chaired by late Dunkley MP Peta Murphy. The “You win some, you lose more” report,…
A PUSH to transform suburban nature strips into greener community spaces has been backed by Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors. Cr David Gill brought forward the notice of motion seeking a…
COMMUNITY projects aimed at making Rye a more attractive place to live and visit are transforming the look of the town foreshore. The recent partnership between Rye Community Group Alliance…
THREE Mornington Peninsula not-for-profit organisations are among 251 community initiatives across Australia to receive funding through Australia Post’s 2026 People of Post grant program. Projex J, Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association,…
THE president of Mornington Junior Football Club has expressed his disappointment at being “forgotten”, as the fast-growing club struggles with ancient or non-existent infrastructure at its two home ground ovals.…
CONCERNS about the growing spread of illegal and excessive signage across the peninsula have prompted councillors to begin a review of the shire’s signage policy. Following a unanimous vote in…
ANTHONY Marsh is heading to Spring Street as the Liberal Party’s elected Member for Nepean, after winning the by-election on Saturday (2 May). His election will result in his resignation…
Polls have now closed. We’ll provide rolling results during the evening until the winner of the by-election is know. 9.48PM Anthony Marsh will be the next Member for Nepean after…
EARLY voting is open for the Nepean by-election, with voters asked to have their say on who will represent them in the Victorian Parliament. The early voting centres are located…
ANALYSIS THE Commonwealth Electoral Act was comprehensively rewritten in 1918 to introduce preferential voting, replacing the previous “first past the post” system that had existed in the years after Federation.…
Darren Hercus, One Nation The rising cost of living affects everyone. I support expanding public transport with improved bus services. Our policies help businesses grow, creating jobs and reducing work…
A DEPARTMENT of Transport and Planning spokesperson has refused to confirm media reports that the Liberal candidate for the Nepean by-election, Anthony Marsh, is being investigated for “unauthorised roadworks”. The…
PETSTOCK stores across the Mornington Peninsula will host rescue animal adoption weekends this month, giving locals the chance to offer a forever home to pets in need. Four peninsula stores…
WHEN Ben Starick steps onto the Mornington Peninsula coastline on Friday 22 May, it will be a walk 30 years in the making. He’ll mark one kilometre for every year…
RESIDENTS curious about passive house design, straw bale walls or off-grid living can step inside four sustainable homes on the Mornington Peninsula this Sunday. Sustainable House Day takes place on…
MPFNL MEN’S DIV ONE SEN DIVISION One Mens Seniors had five games take place on Saturday (16 May) for their sixth round of the season. Frankston YCW had their first…
SOCCER MORNINGTON has signed former Wellington Phoenix youngster Lachlan Candy. The 20-year-old made his A-League debut in 2024 and has played four youth internationals for the All Whites. The attacking…
MPFNL MEN’S DIV ONE SEN DIVISION One had five games take place on Saturday (9 May) for their fifth round of the season. Frankston YCW had a narrow win against…
SOCCER SKYE United emerged from Saturday’s chaotic contest with Hampton East Brighton with a precious point after a six-goal thriller at Dendy Park. Both teams were searching for their first…
ONE of only two Welsh Ladies Choirs in the entire Southern Hemisphere will spend the weekend of 22–24 May in Flinders, with up to 30 choristers attending the group’s inaugural…
FIVE acclaimed young soloists from Melbourne join the Mornington Peninsula-based Vox community choir for two concerts in coming weeks. The choir has been rehearsing since January for a program of…
THE Sydney Writers’ Festival Live & Local program is coming to the Mornington Peninsula this May, livestreaming author talks and panel discussions for free into Mornington Library and Hastings Library.…
THE Western Port Writes Literary Festival is returning in 2026, and to kick off the festival year, they are thrilled to welcome celebrated TV presenter and journalist Lisa Millar for…
It all started with a single post to a Facebook community noticeboard on a Monday. Bec Watson posted her rant about the Peninsula Link roadworks anonymously, not feeling confident enough…
By Sarah Halfpenny Photos Yanni & Supplied There’s a handmade sterling silver charm in the shape of a cocktail on display at & Independents gallery in Sorrento that will tell…
Paralympic gold medallist Heath Davidson has one of the most remarkable comeback stories in Australian sport. After abandoning wheelchair tennis for 11 years, he returned to the court at the…
Even as a child, nutritionist and chef Sarah Pound had an audience. “I used to set up an old-school camcorder, and I would line up my three sisters. They would…
OBITUARYRoger Hardinge Redston23 March 1938 – 13 April 2026 ROGER Redston, who served as a physician on the Mornington Peninsula for over 35 years, died peacefully on 13 April 2026,…
THE Mornington Courthouse Visitor Centre (Visitor Centre) marked a significant milestone, celebrating 25 years of operation under Northern Mornington Peninsula Tourism (NMPT), with a special anniversary event held at the…
CAPEL Sound resident Vivienne Massoni celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday 24 April. Vivienne was born in Brighton on 24 April 1925, the daughter of William Tennyson and Stella Annie…
AS he approaches his 100th birthday, Royal Australian Navy veteran Frederick Ronald Stannus – known to his family and friends as Ron – has returned to where it all began.…
