Push to Establish Marine Sanctuary in Mt Eliza Gains Council Backing

Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor Stephen Batty has backed a proposal to establish a marine sanctuary along the Mt Eliza coast, aimed at protecting the unique reef system between Daveys Bay and Moondah Beach. Community group Mt Eliza Marine Advocacy Inc is leading the campaign, with broader consultation planned over the coming months.
Somerville Soars in Round 14 Showdown

Somerville Football Club fought back against the wind and the odds to defeat Bonbeach in Round 14 of the MPNFL. With finals still within reach, the Eagles delivered a team-first performance, while the club’s netball sides also battled hard across all grades. Read the latest from the Somerville Swooper.
Mike Sheahan Headlines at The Nest

AFL media great Mike Sheahan captivated guests at Somerville Football Netball Club’s Business Luncheon, sharing stories from a career covering the game’s biggest names.
Search for Missing Frankston Man, Phouc, 77, with Dementia

Police are appealing for help to locate 77-year-old Frankston man Phouc, who suffers from dementia and went missing in Melbourne’s CBD on Friday evening.
Search Continues for Missing Woman Lucy, 28, Believed to Be in Frankston Area

Police are searching for 23-year-old Lucy, last seen in Dandenong on 8 July. Authorities believe she may have travelled to Frankston. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Mount Eliza’s Saucy Suburban Rumour: Was It Really Victoria’s Swingers Capital?

A Reddit post has ignited fresh discussion about Mt Eliza’s rumoured swinging scene during the 1980s and 90s — with some saying the culture never left.
Peninsula Health Launches Full-Spectrum Liver Care for Local Patients
Peninsula Health has launched a full-service liver care program, including liver cancer treatment and expanded clinics, allowing local patients to access expert care close to home. With steatotic liver disease now affecting up to half of all adults, the initiative aims to improve early detection and reduce the need for travel to metropolitan hospitals.
$3.6 Million Cannabis Crop Uncovered in Tooradin Drug Raid

Police have uncovered a $3.6 million cannabis grow operation in Tooradin, seizing over 1,200 plants and arresting three men during a major drug raid on Hardys Road.
Cheltenham factory uncovered at centre of 3D gun manufacturing operation

A Cheltenham factory has been exposed as a hub for 3D-printed gun manufacturing, with police seizing illegal firearms, drugs, cash and equipment. A 30-year-old Bentleigh East man faces 27 charges and will front Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in October.
Mayor’s Reading Challenge returns: comics, costumes and a month of family fun

Young readers across Frankston are invited to dive into books and comics this August as the Mayor’s Reading Challenge returns. With superhero storytimes, a comic book club, and prizes up for grabs, it’s a month of family fun designed to build literacy and a love of reading.







