Mornington Peninsula and Frankston Beach Report (Week commencing 19/01/26)
Warmer weather returns this week, but so does the wind. Here’s the BOM outlook for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, plus key safety notes on UV and marine conditions.
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Ben Smith Calls for End to Two-Party Dominance in Flinders
Independent candidate Ben Smith calls for change in Flinders, criticizing decades of two-party rule for failing to improve roads, hospitals, schools, and infrastructure.
Liberals Pledge $5 Million to Somerville Recreational Reserve
Zoe McKenzie, Liberal candidate for Flinders, announces a $5 million pledge for upgrading the Somerville Recreation Reserve, supporting local sporting clubs and community development.
Invitation Bungle: Zoe McKenzie Left Out of Somerville to Baxter Trail Celebration
Construction of the long-awaited Somerville to Baxter Trail commenced last week, with a sod-turning ceremony marking the beginning of the project. Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh, Cr Kate Roper, and State Member Paul Mercurio MP attended the event to celebrate the…
Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie Condemns Nazi Graffiti in Flinders
Nazi symbols have been discovered painted on a street in Flinders township and defacing a local sculpture, prompting swift condemnation from Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie. Ms McKenzie labelled the graffiti as “totally unacceptable” and stated it has no place in…
