Baxter Community Pantry Christmas Drive Seeks Donations
The Angels at Baxter & Surrounds Community Pantry are calling on locals to help spread some festive cheer this holiday season. The group is collecting donations to make Christmas special for families in the community who are facing tough times. They are seeking non-perishable food items, Christmas goodies, gifts for children and younger teens, wrapping […]
Hanging on for Grim Death: Locals Seeking Homelessness Support Up
The number of working Victorians seeking homelessness assistance has reached alarming levels, with a 23% increase over the past five years, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s latest annual report. This grim reality is mirrored across the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula regions, where nearly 14,000 Victorians have sought help in the past […]
Kananook Creek Association Slams Council’s Decision to Scrap Governance Group
The Kananook Creek Association (KCA) has voiced strong concerns over Frankston City Council’s decision to dissolve the Kananook Creek Governance Group.
$5 Million Allocated to Upgrade Dallas Brooks Reserve in Mornington
Dallas Brooks Reserve is one of the main sporting reserves servicing the township of Mornington and is home to the Mornington Soccer Club and the Beleura Junior Sports Club.
RBA Holds Rates at 4.35%, Hints at February Rate Cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate at 4.35% for December, its ninth consecutive hold, while leaving the door open for a potential cut in February. The decision, first reported by ABC News, reflects the RBA’s focus on curbing inflation while addressing slow economic growth. For homeowners, this means stable mortgage […]
Victorian Government to Unlock Industrial Land in Hastings
The Victorian government has announced its Economic Growth Statement, a policy aimed at creating a 10-year pipeline of industrial land to support expanding businesses and job creation.
Victoria Police Ramp Up Drink Driving Enforcement in December
Victoria Police are reminding drivers that December is historically the worst month for drink driving on Victorian roads, with a concerning rise in alcohol-related incidents. Over the past three years, 2591 drink driving detections were recorded in December—20 per cent higher than in November. December also recorded the highest number of collisions involving alcohol, highlighting […]
Peninsula Aero Club: A Truley community focused organisation
Peninsula Aero Club: A Truley community focused organisation
Celebrating Two Years of Community News: Final 2024 Edition of Somerville Times
Celebrating Two Years of Community News: Final 2024 Edition of Somerville Times
The final edition of the Somerville Times for 2024 is now rolling out, celebrating two years of community news with 20 editions of the Somerville Times and 5 editions of the Peninsula Local. Together, these publications have produced and distributed an impressive total of approximately 300,000 copies.
Independent Candidate Push for Flinders Ahead of 2025 Federal Election
Debbi de Lapps, spokesperson for the Independent for Flinders group, has declared that the electorate is ready for change ahead of next year’s federal election. Speaking on behalf of the group, Ms de Lapps highlighted growing dissatisfaction with major political parties and strong support for independent candidates across the Mornington Peninsula. Ms de Lapps believes […]