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.
Peninsula Aero Club has handed over $43,000 raised through the Tyabb Airshow to five local organisations, supporting mental health, emergency services and youth sport.
Deputy Mayor Paul Pingiaro voted for the 2025–26 budget as amended, acknowledging room for improvement amid backlash over arts and environment cuts.
Mayor Marsh blocked multiple motions from Cr Patton and Cr Gill, but Cr Kate Roper found middle ground with a motion to reconsider key community funding at the mid-year review, which passed unanimously.
