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Peninsula University Hospital Set To Open In January 2026

Exterior view of Peninsula University Hospital showing the new multi storey clinical tower in Frankston

Peninsula University Hospital will open its new 12 storey clinical tower on 20 January 2026, significantly expanding public hospital services for people in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula with more beds, new operating theatres, an upgraded emergency department and improved access to specialist care closer to home.

Oscar Maynard
27/12/2025

Somerville Could Be Short-Changed Again as Urgent Care Clinic Shifted to Hastings

Medicare Urgent Care Clinic seating area in hallway.

Somerville could be short-changed again, with a promised Medicare Urgent Care Clinic now clouded in confusion. Tender documents point to Hastings, but the federal government’s official list still names Somerville, leaving locals demanding clarity.