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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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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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Two Disqualified Drivers Caught Drug Driving Overnight in Seaford and Langwarrin
Somerville Highway Patrol intercepted two disqualified drivers overnight in Seaford...
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Paterson Lakes: Driver Hits 200km/h and Rams Police Car
A 27-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly driving at...
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Council Votes to Overhaul Climate Emergency Plan Amid Heated Debate
Last night, Mornington Peninsula Shire voted to disassemble its climate...
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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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Concerns Mount Over Future of Flinders Pier as Funding Falls Short
Save Flinders Pier campaigners warn the Victorian Government may only...
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Jason Smart Quits Federal Race, Slams Party Over Teal Preference Deal
Trumpet of Patriots candidate Jason Smart has withdrawn from the...
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2025 Frankston Waterfront Festival Draws 45,000 Attendees
The 2025 Frankston Waterfront Festival drew over 45,000 attendees for...
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Shire Seeking Clarification Arthurs Seat Eagle Development
Mornington Peninsula shire Council is seeking clarification over development proposals...
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Tyabb Air Show 2024 Named Community Event of the Year
The Tyabb Air Show 2024, hosted by the Peninsula Aero...
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Happy Australia Day 2025 on the Mornington Peninsula
Celebrate Australia Day 2025 with vibrant events on the Mornington...
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