Frankston City Council has frozen new external partnerships and memberships while it develops a Strategic Partnerships Framework to tighten oversight of external organisations seeking council support, funding or advocacy backing.
A Bittern man has had his licence suspended and vehicle impounded after police alleged he returned a breath test reading more than five times the legal alcohol limit following a two-car collision in Mount Martha.
Portsea has topped Australia’s taxable income table, but the latest ATO figures sit beside deep housing pressure across the Mornington Peninsula, where Council continues to warn of homelessness, rental stress and a shortage of social housing.
Mornington Peninsula residents have another chance to shape the Shire’s transport future after earlier feedback raised concerns about poor bus links, missing footpaths, cycling gaps, unsafe crossings and congestion.
Parks Victoria has confirmed Flinders Pier’s historic timber inner section will not be fully rebuilt after new safety findings expanded the scope of restoration works. Save Flinders Pier campaign chair Charles Reis OAM has questioned the reduced rebuild and raised concerns over heritage obligations.
Police took a 34-year-old Somerville man into custody after an alleged hit-run involving a stolen Toyota Prado in Lynbrook and an alleged weapons find.
A 25-year-old Carrum man has been charged after police allegedly seized more than $200,000 worth of ketamine, firearms, knives, cash and suspected cocaine during a warrant.
Frankston Council says rough sleeping has reached its highest recorded level since the local Zero Project began, with 59 people sleeping rough in May and Council seeking $2.5 million for dedicated outreach teams.
CJ Castle Care & Support Pty Ltd, the Somerville-linked disability provider founded by director Richard Ingram, has been ordered wound up in insolvency after failing to deal with a $15,565.65 statutory demand over unpaid portable long service levies. The order…
A rumoured political snub is circulating on the Mornington Peninsula after new Mayor Stephen Batty did not attend Anthony Marsh’s maiden speech in State Parliament. Marsh, the new Liberal Member for Nepean and former Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor, delivered his…
Bayside Health Peninsula and Monash University have opened six research simulation facilities across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula to help older Australians and people with disability live more independently at home. Researchers will use the facilities to test how technology,…
Cr Stephen Batty has been elected Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor after councillors broke a two-week deadlock following repeated tied votes.
A 22-year-old Hastings woman has died after a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Balnarring and Myers roads in Merricks North.
Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors return tonight to try again to elect a mayor after the previous vote split 5-5, leaving Cr Paul Pingiaro as Acting Mayor.
Recycling mistakes are costing Mornington Peninsula ratepayers money, prompting calls for Peninsula Wide to provide more practical information on waste, recycling and council services.
Mornington Peninsula Shire will stop delivering Commonwealth-funded aged care services from 2027, with Meals on Wheels, Dial a Bus and social support services to move to specialist providers. The change comes in one of Victoria’s older communities, leaving residents and families waiting for key details on future providers and costs.
Traditional rivals Somerville and Pearcedale meet in a highly anticipated Round 10 MPNFL clash, with both sides carrying winning form into a contest that could shape the Division 2 ladder.
Two Bayside Health Peninsula leaders have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for their work across community health, disability support, mental health care and psychiatry.
A 37-year-old Frankston man remains in a critical condition after an alleged late-night assault in Charon Court. Two men have been charged with attempted murder.
Seven new social homes are underway in Hastings for women on the priority housing list, but Mornington Peninsula Shire figures show local housing demand still far outweighs supply.
Police are investigating a suspicious factory fire at a Carrum Downs car paint business after emergency services were called to Brett Drive about 2.10am. Victoria Police said three offenders fled the scene in a dark-coloured Jeep utility.
Three teens, including a 14-year-old boy, have been charged after police linked alleged aggravated home invasions in Frankston to a wider investigation involving a stolen vehicle, weapons charges and an alleged police evasion in Hastings.
Frankston Fire Festival will bring fire pits, live music, food vendors, fire performers and large-scale fire art to Frankston Waterfront on Saturday 13 June.
Frankston City Mayor Cr Sue Baker and CEO Tennille Bradley will take part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout as council calls for $2.5 million in State Government funding to expand local homelessness outreach.
Mick Gatto has been released without charge after being arrested and interviewed by Taskforce Hawk detectives at Mount Martha during an investigation into alleged financial offences.
Frankston Business Chamber has welcomed Frankston City Council’s move to review trader support, de-escalation training and clearer referral pathways for local businesses.
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Frankston City Council will investigate a trader and community support training program after local businesses raised concerns about anti-social behaviour, staff safety and business confidence.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has failed to elect a new mayor after councillors split 5-5 in two consecutive votes, leaving Cr Paul Pingiaro as Acting Mayor until councillors try again on 16 June.
Safety Beach resident Joe Lenzo argues the Mornington Peninsula Shire should focus more on clear communication and practical waste education if it wants to reduce recycling and FOGO bin contamination.
Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors will meet tomorrow night to elect a new mayor following Anthony Marsh’s resignation, with the current 10-member chamber leaving open the possibility of a deadlocked vote.
Public transport fares have been cut in half across Victoria from today, reducing daily travel costs for Frankston, Stony Point and Mornington Peninsula commuters until 1 January 2027.
Mornington Peninsula Shire has started random kerbside bin audits after recycling contamination added $1 million to waste fees, with household bins checked for wrong items left out for collection.
Young people in Frankston have two days left to help shape the city’s next five-year youth plan, with feedback closing on 31 May.
Frankston City Council has dropped a proposed rate hike for long-term vacant shops in the city centre after most respondents opposed the plan. Council had considered a new differential rate set at 300 per cent of the general rate for…
Mornington Peninsula residents are being asked to help shape a new 10-year strategy for local playgrounds and outdoor exercise spaces, with consultation open until 21 June.
The Salvation Army says vulnerable Australians are skipping meals, eating expired food and struggling with power and medical costs, as homelessness pressures continue across the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston.
Pearcedale Prime Group and The General Cafe have raised $3,309 for Cancer Council through a local Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event supported by residents, businesses and community market stallholders.
Frankston City has recognised more than 16,800 local volunteers during National Volunteer Week, with community groups also raising pressures linked to training, insurance and fuel costs.
Somerville Business Group members gathered at the Somerville Eagles Corporate Box for a Christmas in May event, with local business owners, community representatives and special guests attending as Somerville hosted Karingal.
An 18-year-old Mornington P-plater has had his licence suspended and vehicle impounded after allegedly returning a .174 blood alcohol reading during a police intercept.
RedBridge director Kos Samaras says new modelling points to “the end of the Menzies project”, with One Nation projected to overtake the Coalition if an election were held now.
A proposed 15-storey mixed-use development at 8 Davey Street, Frankston, has drawn public objections over height, parking, traffic and amenity as Frankston City Council considers the planning application.
Police are seeking public assistance after a man was allegedly punched in the jaw while waiting for an Uber in Frankston’s CBD.
The Mornington Peninsula has received three honours at the 2026 Keep Australia Beautiful National Tidy Towns Awards, recognising local projects in reef restoration, conservation and youth environmental education.
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TLC Healthcare has put forward a $250 million public-private partnership proposal for Rosebud Hospital, reigniting debate over how the southern peninsula hospital should be rebuilt.
Newly elected Liberal MP Anthony Marsh alleged Safety Beach retiree Joe Lenzo harassed him with repeated emails, mocking language and the nickname “Marshy” during Marsh’s time as mayor. Marsh later withdrew the case after winning Nepean. No final order was made.
A Mornington man has been remanded after police allegedly found eight firearms, ammunition, cannabis, drugs and weapons during a search warrant linked to an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip-off.
Frankston City Council has launched Frankston City First, a state election advocacy campaign seeking more than $19 million for sport, community infrastructure, public spaces and support services.
Frankston Business Chamber has welcomed a three-year funding commitment from Frankston City Council, with support to reduce each year as the organisation works toward financial independence by 2028.
Frankston City Council says its adopted 2026/2027 Budget will deliver cost-of-living relief, reduce waste charges for most households and fund an $83.6 million Capital Works Program.
Mornington Peninsula Shire has been forced to scale back the Emil Madsen upgrade after councillors ignored officer concerns in February and backed a larger option that exceeded available funding, reigniting debate over sporting infrastructure priorities across the shire.
