Mayor Clarifies $250,000 State Funding Amid McCrae Landslide Efforts
Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor clarifies the $250,000 state funding, confirming it relates to prior storm damage, not the McCrae landslide.
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Monash Greenlink Opens, Connecting Monash University to Frankston’s CBD
The Monash Greenlink shared user path, a $1.3 million upgrade by Frankston City Council and the Victorian Government, now connects Monash University to Frankston’s city centre, enhancing safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Letter to the Editor: Peta Murphy’s Legacy
A letter to the editor by Anne Kruger on Peta Murphy’s vision for gambling reform and gambling-related harms.
Frankston’s Waterfront Festival Set to Light Up Summer
Celebrate summer at Frankston’s Waterfront Festival on 7–8 February with live music, food trucks, market stalls, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks finale over Frankston Pier.
Fears Mount Over Future of Late MP Peta Murphy’s Gaming Reforms
Political resistance and industry pressure threaten the gaming reforms championed by the late Dunkley MP Peta Murphy, raising doubts about a ban on gambling ads as government action stalls.
Driver Charged After Tooradin Collision Leaves Motorcyclist Fighting for Life
A 35-year-old Newport man has been charged with dangerous driving after a Tooradin crash left a motorcyclist fighting for life.
Children’s Court Appoints Dedicated Magistrate Amid Youth Crime Surge
Magistrate Julie O’Donnell begins her role as Victoria’s first dedicated youth justice magistrate as the state attempts to grapple with youth crime.
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Sorrento Stabbing on New Year’s Eve
Victoria Police are appealing for witnesses to a New Year’s Eve stabbing in Sorrento that left a teenager seriously injured. Contact Crime Stoppers if you have information.
Police Arrest Two Following Stolen Vehicle Crash in Dromana
A man and a woman have been charged after a hit-run involving a stolen vehicle in Dromana. Both are set to appear before the Dromana Magistrates' Court next month.
McCrae Landslide Update: 20 Homes Evacuated & Up to 60 Homes at Risk
The McCrae landslide has destroyed homes, forced evacuations, and expanded exclusion zones. Authorities warn a permanent solution may take two years, leaving 60 properties at risk.
