Arthurs Seat Eagle $25M Upgrade in Good Hands, Says Senior Botanist
Merinda Day-Smith, Senior Botanist with Nature Advisory, reassures the Mornington Peninsula community that the environmental assessment for the $25 million Arthurs Seat Eagle upgrade is on track. The three-stage project includes a function centre, observation tower, restaurant, and luge, set to begin next year.
Police Investigating Bus Assault in Hastings
Police are investigating an assault on a Frankston-bound bus in Hastings on 20 October, involving a 62-year-old victim. Public assistance is sought to identify two individuals. Contact Crime Stoppers with any information.
Safety Alert: Total Fire Ban Declared for Monday 16 December 2024
Total Fire Ban declared across Victoria, including the Mornington Peninsula, on Monday, 16 December 2024. Extreme fire danger conditions forecasted with high temperatures, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Stay informed and prepared.
Landmark Healthcare Merger Promises Big Changes for Peninsula
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 serve more than one million people, including 300,000 residents of the Mornington Peninsula. The merger […]
Hanging on for Grim Death: Locals Seeking Homelessness Support Up
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 Frankston and Mornington Peninsula regions, where nearly 14,000 Victorians have sought help in the past […]
Ben Smith Revealed as the Independent for Flinders
Ben Smith, CEO of the Mornington Community Support Centre, has announced his candidacy as an independent for the federal seat of Flinders in next year’s election. Launching his campaign on Saturday, Smith addressed a crowd of enthusiastic supporters, highlighting his vision for equity and improved services across the region. Standing on a platform focused on […]
Mayor Praises Acting CEO for Stepping Into Leadership Role
Mayor Anthony Marsh Praises Acting CEO Bulant Oz for Stepping Into Leadership Role
Peninsula Local 005 is Out Now
The latest edition of Peninsula Local (005) is now available across the Mornington Peninsula! You can pick up a copy at most authorised newsagents, council service centres, libraries, and many independent retailers. This is likely to be our final edition of Peninsula Local for 2024. We will consider another edition if there is sufficient demand. […]
Opponents of Arthurs Seat Eagle Development Consider Protest at Parliament
Opponents of the Arthurs Seat Eagle development are considering marching on the steps of the Parliament House of Victoria in protest.
Police Investigate Suspected Arson in Rosebud and McCrae
Police are investigating multiple suspected arson fires lit in Rosebud and McCrae on 23 November. A 60-year-old man is assisting with inquiries.