Mornington Peninsula News Group

26/12/2025

BALNARRING Junior Football Club’s reputation as a female football factory was on full display on Monday 15 December, when three of its players were selected in the AFLW Draft. Read more:

BALNARRING Junior Football Club’s reputation as a female football factory was on full display on Monday 15 December, when three of its players were selected in the AFLW Draft. Mizuki Brothwell was taken at pick 14 by the Western Bulldogs, Matilda Argus joined Collingwood at pick 41 and Nalu Brothw...

25/12/2025

CRIB Point residents are rallying to protect two mature gum trees at the entrance their housing estate, now under threat from proposed road and infrastructure upgrades. Read more: https://www.mpnews.com.au/2025/12/26/councillors-back-push-to-save-crib-point-trees/

24/12/2025

THE $1.1 billion Frankston Hospital redevelopment is nearing completion, with patients to be accepted from early next year. Read more:

THE $1.1 billion Frankston Hospital redevelopment is nearing completion, with patients to be accepted from early next year. The new 12 storey tower will open its doors on 20 January. It will include 130 more beds, new spaces for mental health and oncology services, 15 new operating theatres, and a r...

23/12/2025

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have rejected a proposal for a 32.5-metre telecommunications tower in Fingal, declaring it would unacceptably and adversely impact the area’s amenity. Read more:

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have rejected a proposal for a 32.5-metre telecommunications tower in Fingal, declaring it would unacceptably and adversely impact the area’s amenity. The decision was made at the council’s 16 December meeting, despite a recommendation from council officers...

23/12/2025

THE final works for stage one of the Rye Township Plan have been completed, delivering a fully upgraded Rye Foreshore Park and Promenade for residents and visitors to enjoy. Read more:

THE final works for stage one of the Rye Township Plan have been completed, delivering a fully upgraded Rye Foreshore Park and Promenade for residents and visitors to enjoy. Construction began in May with the upgrades including a linked promenade to the northern end of Napier St, a refurbished centr...

23/12/2025

The Victorian Minister for Local Government, Nick Staikos, has today announced that two municipal monitors will be appointed to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. Read more:

The Victorian Minister for Local Government, Nick Staikos, has today announced that two municipal monitors will be appointed to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. Municipal monitors Prue Digby and Rebecca McKenzie will be in place for 12 months from 19 January 2026 until 18 January 2027. A press re...

23/12/2025

A high-angle rescue is currently underway after a person fell from a cliff at Diamond Bay in Sorrento this morning. Read more:

A high-angle rescue is currently underway after a person fell from a cliff at Diamond Bay in Sorrento this morning (23 December). It is believed the person fell around three metres. A spokesperson from the CFA said crews have locted the person and the rescue is underway. The incident is not yet unde...

22/12/2025

The Summer Guide is out now! Pick up a copy on the streets or view online here: https://issuu.com/morningtonnews/docs/summer_entertainment_guide_25-26

22/12/2025

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have moved to ease residents’ concerns after conceding “errors” in an interim erosion management overlay (EMO) had prompted widespread community confusion and angst. Read more:

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have moved to ease residents’ concerns after conceding “errors” in an interim erosion management overlay (EMO) had prompted widespread community confusion and angst. The shire has mapped wide-spread landslide-risk areas across the peninsula after councill...

22/12/2025

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh has called on the state government to step in as the number of people sleeping rough at foreshore camping grounds is creating an “immediate challenge” ahead of the peak holiday season. Read more:

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh has called on the state government to step in as the number of people sleeping rough at foreshore camping grounds is creating an “immediate challenge” ahead of the peak holiday season. Marsh said the situation has become increasingly difficult as...

19/12/2025

MCCLELLAND has announced Michael Sibel as the winner of the inaugural Maquette: Sculpture Award for his work Two Parts (2025), a patinated bronze sculpture measuring 40 x 35 x 35 cm. Read more:

MCCLELLAND has announced Michael Sibel as the winner of the inaugural Maquette: Sculpture Award for his work Two Parts (2025), a patinated bronze sculpture measuring 40 x 35 x 35 cm. This new $20,000 acquisitive award, generously supported by celebrated Australian artist Rick Amor, honours sculptura...