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Mount Martha Retirement Village Backed 8–1 Despite 61 Objections
Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors have voted 8–1 to support changes to the Martha’s Point retirement village despite 61 objections from residents.
Nepean Candidates Forum: Hospital, Housing And Roads Under Scrutiny
Four Nepean candidates outlined their positions on Rosebud Hospital, housing, roads and local services at a Mornington Peninsula Shire forum in Rosebud. Read the questions, responses and key quotes.
Christine Leahy Takes Office As Briars Ward Councillor
Christine Leahy has been sworn in as Briars Ward councillor after securing 64.17 per cent of the vote. She will serve until October 2028.
‘We Will Be On Polling Booths’: Firefighters Protest Edbrooke Ahead Of Election
UFU secretary Peter Marshall has warned that firefighters will take their campaign to polling booths after around 300 gathered outside Paul Edbrooke’s Frankston office.
Frankston Pier Murder Trial Hears Fisherman Was Stabbed 101 Times
The Supreme Court has heard allegations that fisherman Andres Pancha was stabbed 101 times at Frankston Pier in June 2024. The accused has pleaded not guilty to murder.
‘We Need To Be The Disruptor’: Paul Stafford Makes His Pitch For Frankston
One Nation’s Paul Stafford discusses policing, firefighter concerns, rising business costs and his plans for Frankston ahead of the 2026 Victorian election.
Mount Martha Man Faces 232 Charges Over Alleged False Workplace Certificates
A 33-year-old Mount Martha man has been charged with 232 counts of making a false document. Police allege he facilitated false workplace education qualifications. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 15 February.
Driver Dies In Cheltenham Crash Involving Garbage Truck
A driver has died after a car and garbage truck collided on Nepean Highway in Cheltenham early Tuesday morning. Police are appealing for witnesses.
One Nation’s People Power On Display At Packed Mt Eliza Fundraiser
A packed One Nation fundraiser in Mt Eliza put Warren Pickering, Peter Angelico and Ashli Beards in the spotlight as the Peninsula’s election campaign gathers pace.
Frankston Mortgage Stress Rises 22% As Free Financial Help Announced
An estimated 7,818 households in Frankston’s 3199 postcode were in mortgage stress in the June quarter. A free Bring Your Bills event will offer financial guidance at Frankston Arts Centre on 20 October.
