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Mike Brown Labels Ben Smith a “Con” and Slams Clive Palmer–Teal Preference Deal
In an interview with STPL News, One Nation candidate Mike...
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Would This Happen in Mornington? Tyabb FC Forced to Cancel Game Due to Council Failure
Tyabb Football Netball Club volunteers were forced to fill rabbit...
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Western Port Left Behind? Council Decisions Highlight Uneven Support Across the Peninsula
The Mornington Peninsula exhibits a growing divide between its Western...
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Somerville Highway Patrol Nightshift Crew Nab 20 Offenders in One Week
Somerville Highway Patrol officers processed 20 offending drivers during a...
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88-Year-Old Somerville Woman Dies After Fatal Mt Eliza Collision
An 88-year-old woman from Somerville has died after a single-vehicle...
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Police Investigate Armed Burglary in Mount Martha
Police are investigating a burglary in Mount Martha on 10...
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Police Appeal for Dash Cam Footage After Serious Collision on Mornington Peninsula Freeway
A high-speed crash near Dromana has prompted police to seek...
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Editorial Ethics in the Spotlight as McKenzie Confronts MPNG Ahead of Election
Zoe McKenzie has renewed her criticism of the Mornington Peninsula...
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RPP FM Interview: Deputy Mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro
Deputy Mayor Paul Pingiaro speaks with RPP FM about his...
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Crash Settlement Finalised, Andrews Now Facing Defamation Action
Ryan Meuleman has secured a confidential payout from Slater &...
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Zoe McKenzie Doubles Down on Criticism of Mornington Peninsula News Group
Zoe McKenzie has called out the Mornington Peninsula News Group...
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Anzac Day 2025 Services on the Mornington Peninsula
Residents of the Mornington Peninsula are invited to attend Anzac...
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Veterans Urge Community to Attend ANZAC Day Services
Veterans and the RSL are calling on locals to turn...
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Highlights from Hastings Emergency Services Open Day
The Emergency Services Open Day at Hastings foreshore drew thousands...
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Western Port Craft Expo Returns to Hastings This April
Head down to the Western Port Craft Expo on April...
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