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Mental Health Care Gap Widens as Treatment Costs Rise
Monash University research reveals a widening gap in access to psychological treatment, with disadvantaged children hardest hit and out-of-pocket costs more than doubling.
Baxter Village shopping centre planned for early 2028
Baxter Village is targeting an early 2028 opening, with Woolworths and BWS as its main tenants. Plans include specialty shops, a proposed childcare centre and more than 200 car parking spaces.
Somerville customer service point among four to close
Mornington Peninsula Shire has voted to close four customer service points, including Somerville, and trial longer hours at Hastings. The decision does not close Somerville Library.
RBA Interest Rate Rise to 4.85% Adds Pressure Before Christmas
The RBA has raised interest rates to 4.85 per cent, adding to cost-of-living, housing and business pressures ahead of Christmas.
Paul Stafford BBQ Brings Food And Political Conversations To Frankston
Paul Stafford met residents at a Frankston BBQ on 22 October, discussing small business and his priorities ahead of the Victorian election.
Blairgowrie Motorcycle Crash Leaves Man Dead, Another Critically Injured
A Nunawading man has died and a Blairgowrie man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a motorcycle struck a tree on Melbourne Road.
Hastings candidates forum: policing, housing and state debt
Candidates at the Hastings forum debated police station access, housing, public transport and state debt, outlining different priorities for the Mornington Peninsula.
Three Charged After Allegedly Stolen Prado Reaches 170km/h in Melbourne’s South-East
Three men from Frankston and Seaford have been charged after police tracked an allegedly stolen Prado through Melbourne’s south-east at speeds of up to 170km/h.
Jacob Rapana Wanted Over Cheltenham Cemetery Plaque Thefts
Police are searching for Jacob Rapana, 32, who is wanted on warrants in connection with the theft of up to 160 brass memorial plaques from a Cheltenham cemetery.
Mornington Peninsula Homelessness: One Nation Unveils Housing Plan
One Nation has unveiled a statewide homelessness policy, with Mornington candidate Ashli Beards seeking priority housing support for the Mornington Peninsula.
