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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.

Homelessness Crisis: Nearly 1 Million Victorians at Risk Amid Bushfire Threats

Victoria’s homelessness crisis has reached critical levels, with nearly one million people at risk and bushfire warnings adding urgency. Overstretched services are turning away 29% of those seeking help. The Council to Homeless Persons calls for a $5 million investment in outreach to prevent tragedies, especially in remote areas. The Call Unanswered report highlights a 67% rise in homelessness risk since 2016, exacerbated by rental stress and insufficient funding. Immediate action is needed to support vulnerable communities.

Frankston Council’s New Look: First Full Meeting with Nine New Single Wards

The newly restructured Frankston City Council holds its first full meeting tonight, with nine single wards and a mix of returning and first-term councillors. Mayor Kris Bolam and Deputy Mayor Steffie Conroy lead the council, focusing on priorities like cost of living and supporting vulnerable community members. With a renewed commitment to unity and respect, the council aims to tackle the challenges and growth facing Frankston in the years ahead.

Peninsula Local 005 is Out Now

Edition 005 of the Peninsula Local is out now and being distributed across the Mornington Peninsula.

The latest edition of Peninsula Local (005) is now available across the Mornington Peninsula! You can pick up a copy at most authorised newsagents, council service centres, libraries, and many independent retailers. This is likely to be our final edition…

Has the Political Pendulum Shifted? Voter Trends Shifting from Left to the Centre-Right

From local council elections in Victoria, including here on the Mornington Peninsula, to Queensland’s return to a Liberal-National State Government and Donald Trump’s re-election in the US, there appears to be a growing preference for centre-right governments and leaders. These developments, coupled with opinion polls, suggest a tight race between Australia’s Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Liberal leader Peter Dutton, highlighting a potential political realignment. But what’s driving this change in voter behaviour?

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