Bluebottles have been reported across Peninsula beaches from Seaford and Frankston to Portsea, where the back beach closed for periods this week. Here’s what beachgoers should know, including safety advice and first aid steps if stung.
Frankston has raised more than $220,000 to support the Australia’s Most Accessible Beach pilot and local causes. Nearly thirty organisations contributed to the community-driven effort.
Scott Carson says positive human interaction and meaningful connection are vital for men’s wellbeing. His International Men’s Day event at Hotel Lona aims to give local men a supportive space to talk, reflect and connect without alcohol.
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Communities across the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston will pause at 11 am this Remembrance Day to reflect on the legacy of war and the locals who served — including Fort Nepean gunner Sergeant John Purdue, Lieutenant General Sir Vernon Sturdee, pioneering nurse Annie Sage of Somerville, and the many more.
Frankston City Council will launch a new Winter Fire Festival in June 2026, investing $100,000 to boost off-season tourism, support local business, and expand its year-round events calendar.
Frankston City Council has granted a 50-year lease to Nairm Marr Djambana at Jubilee Park, marking a major milestone in its long-term plan to strengthen cultural inclusion, reconciliation, and community connection.
A 23-year-old Victoria Police constable from the Southern Metro Region, which includes Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, has been charged with harassment following an internal investigation.
Project One has opened in Frankston, led by 22-year-old local Josh. The new café is already attracting strong community support, with customers praising its coffee, fresh atmosphere and friendly service. Backed by community, Project One is quickly establishing itself in the city’s hospitality scene.
Destructive winds up to 100km/h left thousands of residents in Frankston and across the Mornington Peninsula without power on Monday, as the SES responded to hundreds of incidents and train services were disrupted.
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Peninsula Health is tackling homelessness on the Peninsula with a holistic approach — combining housing, healthcare, and social support to keep at-risk patients off the streets.
Police are urgently searching for 21-year-old Ashton, last seen in Frankston on 4 August. He may be travelling in a white Toyota Yaris. Anyone with information is urged to contact Triple Zero or Frankston Police Station.
Frankston City Council has approved a $72.9 million capital works program for 2025–26, funding upgrades across roads, parks, childcare centres, sports facilities and arts precincts to support future growth.
Victoria Police have caught 835 drink and drug drivers across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula over the past year. Most drug drivers were repeat offenders, with some recording extreme blood alcohol readings.
A 61-year-old off-duty police officer cycling to work was seriously injured in a hit-run on the Nepean Highway in Seaford. Police are seeking dashcam footage and witnesses.
Police are appealing for help to locate 14 people wanted across Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula, Cranbourne and Narre Warren. Do you recognise them?
Police are searching for 23-year-old Lucy, last seen in Dandenong on 8 July. Authorities believe she may have travelled to Frankston. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
A Frankston man faces court after parking in a disabled bay without a permit, while disqualified from driving and allegedly more than three times over the legal alcohol limit. Police impounded his car on the spot.
Police hold concerns for missing 12-year-old Shantaya, who was last seen in Keysborough on 22 May. As police continue to search for her, they inform that she is known to frequent the Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Berwick, and Doveton areas.
Police arrested 21 people in Frankston during a sweeping crackdown on knives, drugs and anti-social behaviour at the railway station and shopping precinct. More blitzes are planned, including the Mornington Peninsula.
Police arrested 35 people in a large-scale operation targeting crime, road safety, and water safety in Frankston. Offenders were caught for firearms, burglary, and traffic offences.
Frankston, VIC – The CEO of the Committee for Frankston and Mornington, Josh Sinclair, has predicted that the federal government will call an election in May, highlighting the region’s significance in shaping the next government. As political and community leaders…
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Scrambled Eggs Summer Roadshow 2025Your favorite breakfast crew is hitting the road this January! The Scrambled Eggs Show is taking it up a notch, bringing the fun, laughter, and excitement to locations across the Mornington Peninsula. ? Roadshow Schedule ?…
A new healthcare network, provisionally named Bayside Health, will form through a voluntary merger of Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, and Kooweerup Regional Health Service. The merger, announced Thursday morning, is set to take effect from 1 January 2026 and will…
The number of working Victorians seeking homelessness assistance has reached alarming levels, with a 23% increase over the past five years, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s latest annual report. This grim reality is mirrored across the…
The Kananook Creek Association (KCA) has voiced strong concerns over Frankston City Council’s decision to dissolve the Kananook Creek Governance Group.
The newly restructured Frankston City Council holds its first full meeting tonight, with nine single wards and a mix of returning and first-term councillors. Mayor Kris Bolam and Deputy Mayor Steffie Conroy lead the council, focusing on priorities like cost of living and supporting vulnerable community members. With a renewed commitment to unity and respect, the council aims to tackle the challenges and growth facing Frankston in the years ahead.
Frankston Christmas Festivities Bring Road Closures
Seaford Man Charged Following Nazi Salute, Paraphernalia, and Threats in Frankston
Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have made further progress in their investigation into the non-fatal shooting of a 36-year-old Dandenong man earlier this month. A 22-year-old Seaford man was arrested in Melbourne’s CBD shortly after midday today. He is…
Victoria Police is calling on the community to secure their homes and vehicles this summer as new intelligence highlights a rise in aggravated burglaries and car thefts with the arrival of warmer weather. According to data released by Operation Trinity,…
