Peninsula Health recognised for eliminating seclusion in mental-health care
Peninsula Health has been named a finalist in the 2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards for its success in ending seclusion and mechanical restraints across its mental-health units at Frankston Hospital.
Police Seek Help to Identify Man Found on Frankston Freeway
Police are appealing for help to identify a man found on the Frankston Freeway on 3 November. A Facefit image has been released as investigations continue.
Have You Seen AMELIE? Police Search for Missing Langwarrin Teen
Police are searching for 14-year-old Amelie, last seen on Stevens Road, Langwarrin, on 5 November. It’s believed they may be travelling to Cranbourne or Hastings.
MISSING TEEN: Police Seek Public Help to Find MAKAYLA
Police are searching for 14-year-old Makayla, last seen in Langwarrin on Tuesday. Anyone with information is urged to contact Frankston Police Station on (03) 9784 5555.
Frankston Development and Small Business Growth Accelerate as City Transformation Gains Momentum
Frankston’s transformation is gaining pace, with record business growth, housing projects and investment fuelling its rise as a thriving metropolitan city.
Frankston Council Launches New Winter Festival to Boost Off-Season Tourism
Frankston City Council will launch a new Winter Fire Festival in June 2026, investing $100,000 to boost off-season tourism, support local business, and expand its year-round events calendar.
Community Pressure Finally Moves Somerville Recreation Reserve Forward
After years of frustration and broken promises, Somerville’s long-awaited Recreation Reserve Master Plan Draft is open foe feedback — with locals, clubs and past players welcoming the Shire’s move to upgrade one of the town’s most overworked community hubs.
Driver Allegedly Four Times Over Limit After Wrong-Way Freeway Incident
Victoria Police intercepted a 24-year-old woman allegedly driving the wrong way on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway around 10pm last night. The woman reportedly returned a blood alcohol score of 0.165, more than four times the legal blood alcohol driving limit.
Who Would You Elect as Mayor? A Quick Poll for Frankston and the Peninsula
Frankston and Mornington Peninsula councillors will soon decide who leads their councils — not through a public vote, but an internal one. We’re asking readers who they’d elect if given the choice.
Notorious Bloc of Six Faces Collapse as Internal Rift Threatens Mayor’s Control
