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.

Mornington Peninsula Shire has approved extra funding for the Somerville to Baxter Trail underpass, taking the project's revised budget to $8.512 million.

Baxter Village is targeting an early 2028 opening, with Woolworths and BWS as its main tenants. Plans include specialty shops, a proposed childcare centre and more than 200 car parking spaces.

Peter Angelico says One Nation would fund a new Baxter CFA station by redirecting spending from Treaty and other priorities. Brigade members say better facilities would improve safety, training and volunteer retention.

An 18-year-old Baxter man has been arrested after an allegedly stolen BMW was pursued across Melbourne’s southeast following a series of alleged burglaries in Brighton East.

A Frankston man is expected to face charges following an alleged erratic driving incident and collision on Peninsula Link at Baxter. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Frankston police have arrested 79 people and recovered about $1 million worth of stolen vehicles during a major crackdown on cloned and stolen numberplates across Melbourne’s south-east.

The northern section of the Somerville to Baxter Trail is now open, but the full link remains incomplete as work continues on a key crossing near Frankston-Flinders Road.

Two men have been arrested as Victoria Police investigate a series of alleged ATM ram raids across Victoria, with incidents in Frankston and Baxter among those linked to the inquiry. Police allege the offences caused more than $1 million in damage, with court dates now set.

The Angels at Baxter & Surrounds Community Pantry are calling on locals to help spread some festive cheer this holiday season. The group is collecting donations to make Christmas special for families in the community who are facing tough times.…