Somerville to Baxter Trail budget rises to $8.5 million
Mornington Peninsula Shire has approved extra funding for the Somerville to Baxter Trail underpass, taking the project’s revised budget to $8.512 million.
Somerville customer service point among four to close
Mornington Peninsula Shire has voted to close four customer service points, including Somerville, and trial longer hours at Hastings. The decision does not close Somerville Library.
Mornington Peninsula Homelessness: One Nation Unveils Housing Plan
One Nation has unveiled a statewide homelessness policy, with Mornington candidate Ashli Beards seeking priority housing support for the Mornington Peninsula.
Bentons Square Reopens After Fire Destroys Butcher’s Shop
Bentons Square Shopping Centre reopened on Monday evening after an overnight fire destroyed Lindens Meats and damaged two neighbouring businesses.
Four Rough Sleepers Die on Mornington Peninsula in Six Weeks
Four rough sleepers have died on the Mornington Peninsula in six weeks, while a new report reveals 11 deaths since December 2024 and ongoing housing shortages.
Crime News
Blairgowrie Motorcycle Crash Leaves Man Dead, Another Critically Injured
A Nunawading man has died and a Blairgowrie man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a motorcycle struck a tree on Melbourne Road.
Three Charged After Allegedly Stolen Prado Reaches 170km/h in Melbourne’s South-East
Three men from Frankston and Seaford have been charged after police tracked an allegedly stolen Prado through Melbourne’s south-east at speeds of up to 170km/h.
Jacob Rapana Wanted Over Cheltenham Cemetery Plaque Thefts
Police are searching for Jacob Rapana, 32, who is wanted on warrants in connection with the theft of up to 160 brass memorial plaques from a Cheltenham cemetery.
Mornington Man Charged With Manslaughter Over Fatal Stabbing
An 18-year-old Mornington man is among eight people charged with manslaughter following the fatal stabbing of Lino Atem in Wyndham Vale in January 2025.
P-Plater Clocked At 224km/h By Somerville Highway Patrol
An 18-year-old P-plater allegedly drove a BMW at 224km/h on EastLink in Carrum Downs before evading Somerville Highway Patrol officers, police say.
Somerville to Baxter Trail budget rises to $8.5 million
Mornington Peninsula Shire has approved extra funding for the Somerville to Baxter Trail underpass, taking the project’s revised budget to $8.512 million.
Somerville customer service point among four to close
Mornington Peninsula Shire has voted to close four customer service points, including Somerville, and trial longer hours at Hastings. The decision does not close Somerville Library.
Blairgowrie Motorcycle Crash Leaves Man Dead, Another Critically Injured
A Nunawading man has died and a Blairgowrie man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a motorcycle struck a tree on Melbourne Road.
Three Charged After Allegedly Stolen Prado Reaches 170km/h in Melbourne’s South-East
Three men from Frankston and Seaford have been charged after police tracked an allegedly stolen Prado through Melbourne’s south-east at speeds of up to 170km/h.
Jacob Rapana Wanted Over Cheltenham Cemetery Plaque Thefts
Police are searching for Jacob Rapana, 32, who is wanted on warrants in connection with the theft of up to 160 brass memorial plaques from a Cheltenham cemetery.
