Liberals Pledge $250,000 for Somerville CFA Station Upgrade
The Victorian Liberals have pledged $250,000 to upgrade Somerville CFA station, providing showers, accessible toilets and firefighter decontamination facilities.
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Victorian Election 2026: What The Parties Are Promising Across The Peninsula
Victorian Election 2026: Compare Labor, Liberal–Nationals, One Nation and Greens policies on housing, crime, hospitals, roads and emergency services across the Peninsula.
Fire Restrictions Ease In Frankston And On The Mornington Peninsula
Fire restrictions have eased in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula, with CFA confirming the Fire Danger Period ended at 1am on Tuesday 7 April 2026. The change means some private burn-offs can resume, but safety rules still apply.
Another Recycling Truck Fire, Another Close Call as Load Dumped on Bittern Street
A recycling truck fire in Bittern has been blamed on lithium batteries incorrectly disposed of in a kerbside recycling bin, prompting renewed warnings about hazardous waste in household bins.
‘Victoria Is Not Bushfire Ready’: Firefighter Groups Issue Statewide Warning
Firefighter groups have issued an open letter warning Victoria, including Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, is “not bushfire ready”, raising concerns about fleet age, funding transparency and hazard-reduction burning as the bushfire season continues.
Fire Breaks Out During Dromana Drive-In New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Crowd Evacuated
A small fire broke out during Dromana 3 Drive In’s New Year’s Eve fireworks, prompting a precautionary evacuation and CFA response. No injuries or property damage were reported. Crews contained the grass and scrub fire before it reached the freeway.
Crib Point Couple Face Homelessness and Health Challenges After Losing Home in House Fire
Sandra and Kevin lost their Crib Point home in a house fire just after Christmas and are now facing homelessness while Kevin undergoes treatment for stage 4 cancer. Their son has launched a GoFundMe appeal, calling on the Mornington Peninsula community to help them rebuild.
House Fire in Crib Point
Firefighters have reportedly brought a house fire in Dartnell Close, Crib Point on the Mornington Peninsula under control. At this stage, no further information about the cause of the blaze has been released.
In Case You Missed It: Teen Rescued After Cliff Fall at Sorrento
A teenage boy has been winched to safety after falling from a cliff at Diamond Bay in Sorrento, as reported by the ABC. Emergency services treated him on the rocks before he was flown to hospital with non life threatening injuries, prompting renewed warnings about cliff and coastal safety.
Highlights from Hastings Emergency Services Open Day
The Emergency Services Open Day at Hastings foreshore drew thousands on 22 March 2025, featuring police, SES, CFA, Coastguard, stunt riders, and community safety initiatives.
CFA Warns of Lithium-Ion Battery Risks After Langwarrin E-Bike Explosion
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is urging caution with lithium-ion batteries following a recent e-bike explosion in Langwarrin.
Safety Alert: Total Fire Ban Declared for Monday 16 December 2024
Total Fire Ban declared across Victoria, including the Mornington Peninsula, on Monday, 16 December 2024. Extreme fire danger conditions forecasted with high temperatures, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Stay informed and prepared.
