Frankston Council Launches Emergency Disaster Fund to Strengthen Local Resilience
Frankston Council will add $150,000 per year to a new Emergency Disaster Fund, a proactive move to boost local disaster recovery and climate resilience.
Dandenong Man Accused of Burning Down $4 Million Sporting Facilities
A 31-year-old Dandenong man has been charged over two separate fires that destroyed sporting facilities in Glen Waverley and Mount Waverley, causing an estimated $4 million in damage.
Zoe McKenzie MP Appointed Shadow Cabinet Secretary
Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie has been appointed Shadow Cabinet Secretary by Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and will continue as Shadow Assistant Minister for Education and Early Learning.
Frankston House Car Park Reopens, Boosting Access to City Centre
Frankston’s city centre is set to become more accessible with the reopening of the Frankston House Car Park on 15 October. The upgraded facility beneath Moon Dog Brewery offers 49 public spaces with the first two hours free, operating daily from 7am to 11pm and fully monitored by CCTV. The project supports local business growth and forms part of Frankston City Council’s broader plan to revitalise Nepean Highway and boost city centre activity.
Police Nab Dozens Of Drug And Drink Drivers Across The Peninsula
15 motorists caught drug driving in one week in Mornington Peninsula. Police warn: don’t risk it on the roads, especially during the silly season.
25 Weeks of Protest: Community Keeps Pressure on Maxine Fraser Property
Around 50 locals gathered for the 25th week outside Maxine Fraser’s property, calling for the release of 18 horses still on site despite last month’s RSPCA seizure.
Tough on Hoons: Frankston Steps Up Crackdown on Illegal Bikes and Street Burnouts
Frankston City Council is taking a firm stance on hoon gatherings and illegal monkey bike use, partnering with Victoria Police to keep local streets safe this summer.
Somerville Dazzles In Sensational Start To The Season
Somerville Cricket Club has continued its dominant start to the MPCA season, backing up its Round 1 win with a commanding victory over Mt Eliza. Nick Mann led the way with an unbeaten 87 as the Eagles claimed the Phil Graf/Doug Neal Cup in front of a strong home crowd
Somerville Cricket Club And The Mel Adolphus Award
Somerville Cricket Club has honoured the late Mel Adolphus with a new Round 1 award recognising one of the club’s best players. The award celebrates Adolphus’s five decades of dedication and the enduring impact he and his wife Sandy had on the Somerville community.
Report Finds South East Water and Mornington Peninsula Shire to Blame for McCrae Landslide
The McCrae Landslide Inquiry has found failures by South East Water and the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, concluding that a burst water main and years of poor leadership combined to cause the disaster that displaced families in January 2025.
