Frankston Mayor Issues Condolence Message After Bondi Attack
Frankston Mayor Sue Baker has issued a message of condolence and unity following the deadly incident in Sydney, saying Frankston stands together in respect, compassion and care.
Letter to the Editor: Integrity Can’t Be Optional in the Council Chamber
In a letter to the editor, Anne Kruger of Rye questions whether the public can trust council decision-making if integrity inside the chamber is treated as optional, pointing to renewed concerns about governance and internal politics at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.
Police vehicle Rammed in Mornington, Driver Still Not Caught
Police are appealing for information after a stolen Toyota Land Cruiser allegedly rammed a parked police vehicle at a Fleet Street unit complex in Mornington on Friday night before the driver ran off. Detectives want any CCTV or dashcam footage.
Councillor Confirms Term-Limits Motion Was Used To Target Colleague
Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor Cam Williams has acknowledged the September term-limits motion was used to target Cr David Gill, as questions mount over bloc politics, council culture and leadership at MPSC.
Alleged $172k Schoolies Drug Pipeline Cut Off Across Mornington Peninsula Say VicPol
Police say a string of raids from Carrum Downs to Rye has cut off an alleged $172,000 drug pipeline aimed at school leavers on the Mornington Peninsula, with nine people arrested and a mix of illicit substances seized in the lead-up to schoolies.
Sue Baker Elected Mayor as Frankston Makes History with All Female Leadership Team
Frankston City councillors have elected Cr Sue Baker as Mayor and Cr Cherie Wanat as Deputy Mayor for 2025–26, creating the city’s first all-female leadership team alongside incoming CEO Tennille Bradley. The new leaders have flagged housing, cost-of-living pressures and aged care reforms as key priorities for the year ahead.
Outgoing Mayor Kris Bolam Reflects on Record Term as Frankston’s Transformation Gathers Pace
Outgoing mayor Kris Bolam has used his final statement to reinforce that Frankston has taken a bold leap into the 21st century, highlighting record investment, governance reforms and city shaping projects as he ends a record 1,116 days in the role.
Police investigate death of man in Hastings home
Police are investigating after a 42-year-old man was found dead inside a Curlew Court home in Hastings about 5 pm on Wednesday 10 December. Homicide Squad detectives are assisting local officers and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Cr Sue Baker elected Frankston City Mayor as council backs new leadership team
Frankston City councillors have elected Cr Sue Baker as Mayor and Cr Cherie Wanat as Deputy Mayor, marking a new leadership team after a “phenomenal year” and a high bar set by outgoing Mayor Kris Bolam.
‘City is booming’: $137m Nepean Highway tower trio to reshape Frankston skyline
Frankston’s skyline is set to shift after councillors approved three Nepean Highway towers worth $137 million, adding 312 apartments, new shops and offices, and helping pave the way for the city’s first new hotel in 15 years.
