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.
Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Man ‘John’ from Pakenham
Victoria Police are searching for John, 30, missing from Pakenham and last seen in Dandenong on Wednesday evening. Police and family hold concerns for his welfare.
Cr Gill Pushes for Stronger Scrutiny Rules as Council Tensions Boil Over
Cr David Gill has lodged a motion to strengthen transparency and accountability at Mornington Peninsula Shire, following months of tension with Mayor Anthony Marsh and the “notorious bloc of six” accused of shutting down council debate.
Community Connector Program Expands to Frankston’s Retail Strips
Frankston’s Community Connector program will remain in place for another year, with new funding allowing outreach workers to expand their presence into two major retail precincts in the CBD.
Shire Faces $1 Million Recycling Bill as Contamination Rises
Mornington Peninsula Shire blames a rise in recycling contamination — now costing an extra $1 million — on residents putting the wrong items in yellow-lid bins.
Kananook Train Stabling Upgrade Boosts Frankston Line Operations
The Victorian Government has completed major works at the Kananook Train Stabling Yard near Seaford, increasing capacity and improving daily operations on the Frankston Line. The upgraded facility is part of the Level Crossing Removal Project, which aims to make the line level crossing-free by 2029.
