Protests on the Peninsula: Community Rallies Against Council Cuts to Arts, Climate and First Nations Support
Over 100 locals rallied in Rosebud against Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s funding cuts to arts, climate action, and First Nations support. Community groups demand urgent reversal.
Western Port Biosphere Launches New Campaign
The Western Port Biosphere Foundation has launched its end-of-financial-year appeal, urging public support to protect Western Port’s Ramsar wetlands, endangered marine life, and rare Bryozoan Reef.
Sixth Week of Protest Outside Mt Eliza Property Amid Ongoing Horse Welfare Concerns
For the sixth week in a row, protesters gathered outside Maxine Fraser’s Mount Eliza property, calling for action over alleged horse neglect.
Search Underway for Missing Hastings Teen
Police are seeking public assistance to help locate 13-year-old Hayden, who was last seen in Hastings on 20 April. Anyone with information is urged to contact Bayside Police.
Police Appeal for Public Assistance to Locate Shantaya
Police are searching for 12-year-old Shantaya, last seen in Keysborough on 22 May. Known to frequent Berwick, Doveton and Mornington. Public urged to contact Dandenong Police.
Somerville Subdues Bonbeach
From The Somerville Swooper Coming off a demoralising one-point defeat to Crib Point last week, Somerville showed enormous resolve and commitment to overcome Bonbeach in the Round 7 MPNFL fixture at Bonbeach. In a dour, scrappy affair, both teams squandered…
Harbour Frankston Construction Begins, Signalling Major Boost to City Revitalisation
Construction is now underway on Harbour Frankston, a $140 million development delivering new apartments and retail outlets on Nepean Highway. The project is part of the wider revitalisation of Frankston’s city centre.
Mornington Peninsula Council May Sell Properties Over $15M in Unpaid Rates
The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is considering the sale of properties to recover unpaid rates, prompting concerns for elderly and vulnerable homeowners.
Local Champion Honoured for Transforming Rye into a Model of Sustainability
Rye resident Mechelle Cheers has been awarded the Dame Phyllis Frost Local Hero Award for her environmental and community contributions, helping earn Rye recognition at the 2025 Tidy Towns Awards.
‘We Won’t Let the Kids Down’: Shire Cuts Put DRI’s Youth Marine Program at Risk
The Dolphin Research Institute’s award-winning youth marine leadership program is at risk after Mornington Peninsula Shire pulled funding. Community support now critical.
