Backlash Over Mayor’s Comments as Hastings Community Demands Answers
Outrage is growing in Hastings after Mayor Marsh’s remarks on the club’s closure. Community leaders point to council inaction, unequal funding, and long-standing neglect of the Western Port region.
Mayor Marsh Washes Hands of Hastings Club, Eyes New Use for Building
Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Anthony Marsh says council had “little choice” but not to fund the Hastings Club, sparking criticism and reigniting concerns of neglect in the Western Port area.
Would This Happen in Mornington? Tyabb FC Forced to Cancel Game Due to Council Failure
Tyabb Football Netball Club volunteers were forced to fill rabbit holes on Bunyguyan Reserve’s top oval after MPSC failed to deliver promised repairs, highlighting ongoing infrastructure neglect in Western Port. With the council’s budget approaching, many wonder: Will Western Port be forgotten again?
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Votes for Maximum 3% Rate Rise
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has voted to apply the full 3% rate cap for 2025–26, despite several councillors having campaigned for a rate freeze just five months ago.
Western Port Communities Demand Better Sports Infrastructure After Club Closure
The Hastings Club’s closure highlights long-term underinvestment in Western Port, with residents vocally criticizing the Council’s inadequate support for local sports infrastructure over decades.
RPP FM Interview: Shire Inaction Forced Hastings Club Closure, Says Board Member
The Hastings Club shut down due to ignored repair requests, board member Kevin Miles said. He criticized the council for inaction and highlighted a systemic disregard for the Western Port area.
Shire Seeking Clarification Arthurs Seat Eagle Development
Mornington Peninsula shire Council is seeking clarification over development proposals for the Arthurs Seat Eagle.