Poll Reveals Strong Support for Scrapping “Acknowledgement of Country” at Council Meetings

A Facebook poll by former Mornington Peninsula Mayor Steve Holland reveals 76% support for removing the Acknowledgement of Country from council meetings. Councillors respond, with unverified claims suggesting a motion may already be in the works.
Homeowners at Risk as Council Cracks Down on $15M in Unpaid Rates

The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is considering selling homes to recover $15M in unpaid rates. Residents and Ratepayer Groups fear the policy could push struggling families into financial ruin.
Concerns Falling on Deaf Ears: Residents Demand Action on Crime

Frustrated by rising youth crime, Residents protested outside MP Paul Mercurio’s office. With no response, they demand stricter laws and real action from the government.
Crime Protest Intensifies as Organiser Responds to Paul Mercurio’s Statement

Residents of Hastings, Somerville, and Frankston South protest outside Paul Mercurio MP’s office, demanding stronger action on rising crime. Protest organiser Rowan May criticises Mercurio’s response, citing inaction and lack of engagement.
Independent Ben Smith, Pledges Monthly Town Hall Meetings

Independent Ben Smith Pledges Monthly Town Hall Meetings for Flinders Electorate at Somerville Business Group Meeting
McKenzie Takes Aim at Independent Candidate Ben Smith

The Member for Flinders Zoe McKenzie, Liberal Party candidate, has taken aim at independent candidate Ben Smith in a recent social media post.
Ben Smith Calls for End to Two-Party Dominance in Flinders

Independent candidate Ben Smith calls for change in Flinders, criticizing decades of two-party rule for failing to improve roads, hospitals, schools, and infrastructure.
CEO for Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Predicts a May Federal Election

Frankston, VIC – The CEO of the Committee for Frankston and Mornington, Josh Sinclair, has predicted that the federal government will call an election in May, highlighting the region’s significance […]
McCrae Landslide: Residents Eager to Return Home

Investigations into the McCrae landslide are progressing, with authorities focused on determining the cause and ensuring the safe return of displaced residents.
Women’s Community Shelters Secures Funding for New Housing in the Region

The Albanese Government’s Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program will fund three new dwellings in the region for vulnerable women and children. In an interview with RPP FM, Labor candidate Sarah Race highlights the impact of this initiative.