Brad Battin Elected Victorian Liberal Leader, Replacing John Pesutto

Brad Battin Elected as Victorian Liberal Leader After Party Room VoteBrad Battin has been voted in as the new leader of the Victorian Liberal Party, replacing John Pesutto after a party room vote amid tensions over the Moira Deeming case.
Invitation Bungle: Zoe McKenzie Left Out of Somerville to Baxter Trail Celebration

Construction of the long-awaited Somerville to Baxter Trail commenced last week, with a sod-turning ceremony marking the beginning of the project. Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh, Cr Kate Roper, and State […]
Council Stands Firm Amid Criticism Over Beach Cleaning Decision

Former Mornington Peninsula Citizen of the Year Josie Jones criticizes council’s handling of beach cleaning trials, raising concerns about governance, evidence-based decision-making, and vested interests.
Somerville to Baxter Bike Trail Construction Underway

Construction has started on the Somerville to Baxter section of the Peninsula Trail, a $7.8M project funded by the Australian and Victorian governments. Cr Kate Roper, Mayor Anthony Marsh, and Paul Mercurio MP highlight its benefits for local connectivity, walking, and cycling.
Victoria’s Longest Serving Treasurer Tim Pallas Resigns

Tim Pallas, Victoria’s longest-serving treasurer, announced after almost two decades in parliament that he is resigning as Victorian Treasurer and Werribee MP. While Mr Pallas described his decision as part of a natural process of renewal, critics have accused him of abandoning ship amid mounting financial pressures on the state.
Defamation Fallout: Sam Groth MP Resigns from Frontbench

Victorian MP Sam Groth resigns from the Liberal frontbench, citing the court rulling against Liberal Leader John Pesutto. With the 2026 election less than 2 years away, will the Liberals unite to challenge Labor’s dominance?
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.
Ben Smith Revealed as the Independent for Flinders

Ben Smith, CEO of the Mornington Community Support Centre, has announced his candidacy as an independent for the federal seat of Flinders in next year’s election. Launching his campaign on […]
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 […]
FOI Reveals Councillor Request System Statistics for Previous Council Term

FOI Reveals Councillor Request System Statistics