Frankston Barista’s Debut Novel Spencer Sparkles Builds Local Momentum
Frankston local Dan Stroede says his debut novel Spencer Sparkles is building momentum, with strong reader feedback, local interest and growing attention around the book.
Somerville Business Group To Host Community Clean-Up Day On 3 May
Somerville Business Group will host a community clean-up day on 3 May, with locals encouraged to register in advance to assist with planning, catering and insurance coverage.
McCrae Mediation Ends With Partial Deals But No Public Timetable
Mornington Peninsula Shire and South East Water say some McCrae residents have reached agreement through mediation, but the public update leaves major questions unanswered over the scope of works, timelines and when displaced residents may return home.
Letter to the Editor: MPSC Residents Deserve Fairer Access to Services
A local resident says uneven access to services, transport and community facilities across the Mornington Peninsula is leaving some suburbs isolated, particularly older residents and people living with disability.
Letter to the Editor: Fuel Crisis Blame Game Misses the Real Cause
A letter to the editor argues Australia’s fuel crisis is not solely a government failure, but the result of global instability, disrupted oil supply routes and long-term policy decisions that weakened fuel security.
Local Schools Affected By Victorian Teachers Strike Over Pay And Conditions
Local schools across the Mornington Peninsula were affected as teachers, principals and education support staff joined a statewide strike over pay and conditions.
MPCA Grand Final Cliffhanger
Old Peninsula held off Somerville by just four runs in one of the most gripping MPCA grand finals in recent memory, while Somerville claimed the 2nd XI premiership and other clubs battled through a dramatic finals weekend.
Getting Ahead of Misleading Reporting: Statement on Historic Fines Matter
Statement from Jamie (Jay) Scicluna on historic fines outcome, issued ahead of further media coverage after excessive and misleading reporting from select media
SA Labor Win Overshadowed by One Nation Surge, Raising Questions for Victoria
Labor has won comfortably in South Australia, but the bigger story is One Nation’s surge and the collapse of the Liberal vote. With similar political conditions emerging in Victoria, the Nepean by-election is now shaping as an early test ahead of the November state election.
Flew off the shelves: latest edition already gone from some collection points
The latest edition of the Somerville Times has flown off shelves at some collection points, with the allocated print supply moving quicker than usual. Readers who missed out can access the digital version now, with collection points set to be refilled on Monday.
