Council Adopts New Strategic and Health Plans to Guide Next Four Years
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has adopted its Council Plan 2025–2029 and Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2029, following extensive community consultation with more than 3,500 residents. The plans set Council’s strategic direction and focus on creating a healthier, more inclusive Peninsula.
Latest Edition of the Somerville Times Rolling Out This Week
The August edition of the Somerville Times rolls out Tuesday, 19 August, and will be available at all collection points by Wednesday, 20 August.
What Could Happen if a Councillor Breaches Conflict of Interest Rules?
If a councillor fails to declare a conflict of interest, consequences can include suspension, reputational damage, and loss of public trust.
Somerville’s Noah Hart Races at BMX World Championships
Somerville rider Noah Hart competed at the UCI BMX World Championships in Denmark, an event showcasing the best riders globally.
Somerville Flattens Frankston
Somerville defeated Frankston Bombers in a must-win clash, clinching a finals berth by just 1% in a dramatic MPNFL Division 2 finish. The Eagles sealed seven straight wins and toppled every top side, setting up a finals showdown with Chelsea.
Beach Box Shame: Ex-AFL Star Aaron James Pleads Guilty to NSFW Act
Former AFL player Aaron James has pleaded guilty to indecent behaviour after being caught in budgie smugglers with a naked woman and engaging in NSFW shenanigans behind beach boxes at Dromana earlier this year, landing a $1,000 fine at Frankston Magistrates’ Court. He still faces charges including drug possession, theft, handling stolen number plates, sexual exposure, and dangerous driving.
Woman Charged Over Criminal Damage in Rosebud
A woman has been charged over the alleged vandalism of three vehicles in Rosebud last month, causing an estimated $20,000 in damage. Police say she will face Dromana Magistrates’ Court in September.
Canberra Trip Highlights Leadership Divide and Souring Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Relations
A late-August Canberra trip is set to highlight both a leadership divide and souring relations between Frankston City Council and Mornington Peninsula Shire. Frankston Mayor Kris Bolam refused to vote on his own travel, while Peninsula Mayor Anthony Marsh debated and approved his — a stark contrast that comes amid a breakdown in the councils’ regional partnership.
Frankston residents invited to have their say on pet management plan
Frankston City Council is inviting residents to help shape its new four-year Domestic Animal Management Plan, featuring a proposed 24-hour cat curfew and updated dog park rules. Feedback is open until 7 September 2025.
Neighbourhood Policing Forum draws strong community turnout in Hastings
Around 150 people attended the Hastings Neighbourhood Policing Forum yesterday, where residents, business owners, and local police discussed crime trends, safety, and community policing on the Mornington Peninsula.
