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What Could Happen if a Councillor Breaches Conflict of Interest Rules?
If a councillor fails to declare a conflict of interest, consequences can include suspension, reputational damage, and loss of public…
Beach Box Shame: Ex-AFL Star Aaron James Pleads Guilty to NSFW Act
Former AFL player Aaron James has pleaded guilty to indecent behaviour after being caught in budgie smugglers with a naked…
Canberra Trip Highlights Leadership Divide and Souring Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Relations
A late-August Canberra trip is set to highlight both a leadership divide and souring relations between Frankston City Council and…
Politics
$72.9m works program aims to future-proof Frankston
Frankston Council has approved a $72.9 million capital works program for 2025–26, with funding for major projects including the Basketball…
Frankston’s 72% Rise in Overdose Deaths Sounds Alarm for Peninsula
Overdose deaths in Frankston have surged by 72% over 15 years, with 81 lives lost since 2019. The Mornington Peninsula…
“Difference Between Eating and Going Without”: Frankston Council Steps In to Support Struggling Families
Frankston Council has stepped in with $45,000 for Community Support Frankston, funding meals, vouchers, and relief for over 2,000 residents…
Crime News
Detectives Probe Mystery Surrounding Injured Man Found in Frankston
A man in his 40s has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition after being found with severe head injuries on Cecil Street, Frankston. Detectives are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to help piece together the events.
New Superintendent Appointed to Lead Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Police
Superintendent Anne Rudd has been appointed to lead Victoria Police across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. With a strong background in police training and leadership, she says her priority is ensuring the community not only feels safe but is safe,…
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Somerville Could Be Short-Changed Again as Urgent Care Clinic Shifted to Hastings
Somerville could be short-changed again, with a promised Medicare Urgent Care Clinic now clouded in confusion. Tender documents point to…
Council backs legal lifeline for Frankston youth and renters
Frankston City Council has committed $100,000 to expand free legal services for young people and renters, funding school-based lawyers and…
Shire Confirms Job Cuts: Up to 48 Staff to Go in Major Restructure
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has confirmed a restructure that will see up to 48 staff made redundant. CEO Mark Stoermer…
Mayor Swings the Axe: 30 or More Staff Face Chopping Block
Mornington Peninsula Shire is facing one of its biggest workforce shake-ups in years, with up to 30 staff reportedly on…
Hastings Man Accused of Using Children in Mornington Peninsula Burglaries
A Hastings man has been charged with allegedly recruiting children in a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts across the…
Mayor Condemns Propaganda Vandalism on Frankston Playground Equipment
Frankston Mayor Kris Bolam has condemned the defacement of children’s play equipment at Kareela Reserve after political propaganda stickers were…
Council Adopts New Strategic and Health Plans to Guide Next Four Years
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has adopted its Council Plan 2025–2029 and Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2029, following extensive community…
What Could Happen if a Councillor Breaches Conflict of Interest Rules?
If a councillor fails to declare a conflict of interest, consequences can include suspension, reputational damage, and loss of public…
Beach Box Shame: Ex-AFL Star Aaron James Pleads Guilty to NSFW Act
Former AFL player Aaron James has pleaded guilty to indecent behaviour after being caught in budgie smugglers with a naked…
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