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Publisher of five weekly community newspapers: Western Port News, Mornington News, Southern Peninsula News, Frankston Times, Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News.

Joined April 2009
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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have united in imploring the state government to ban all donations from property developers, gambling businesses, and politicians to candidates running for local councils. mpnews.com.au/2025/02/06/cal…

Call for ban on developer donations - MPNEWS

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have united in imploring the state government to immediately ban all donations from property developers, gambling businesses, and politicians to candidates...

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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has postponed any decision on the future of a controversial hand beach cleaning trial at all Port Phillip beaches due to “further work” being needed. mpnews.com.au/2025/02/05/dec…
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COUNCILLORS voted to kill off #paidparking for good at last week’s Mornington Peninsula Shire council meeting, putting an end to the contentious trial that faced widespread backlash from residents, business, and various groups. mpnews.com.au/2025/02/04/end…

End of the road for paid parking trial - MPNEWS

COUNCILLORS voted to kill off paid parking for good at last week’s Mornington Peninsula Shire council meeting, putting an end to the contentious trial that faced widespread backlash from residents,...

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INDEPENDENT candidate for Flinders #BenSmith has launched a petition demanding that the federal and state governments commit to saving and upgrading #RosebudHospital. mpnews.com.au/2025/02/04/can…

Candidate ramps up the pressure to save Rosebud Hospital - MPNEWS

INDEPENDENT candidate for Flinders Ben Smith has launched a petition demanding that the federal and state governments commit to saving and upgrading Rosebud Hospital. “The Rosebud Hospital is the...

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THE Dolphin Research Institute has renewed calls for boaters to be careful around dolphins in Port Phillip Bay after young calves were “clearly distressed by vessels” earlier this month. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/30/ves…
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A GROUP of reckless pranksters have faced a fierce backlash from residents and beach users after performing a dangerous stunt involving glass at Mothers Beach in #Mornington. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/29/pra…
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EXTENSIVE testing is continuing following a landslip in McCrae with a total of 20 homes having now been evacuated. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/29/mor…

More houses evacuated amid landslide danger - MPNEWS

EXTENSIVE testing is continuing following a landslip in McCrae with a total of 20 homes having now been evacuated. Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Anthony Marsh confirmed it could be weeks if not...

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RESIDENTS fighting a proposed major development of an adventure park in #Boneo have been left seething after the state’s planning minister intervened before a planned tribunal appeal. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/29/min…
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AT 66, Wayne Hinton is still going strong on the field after decades of dedication as an Australian rules umpire. For his services, Hinton was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) as part of the Australia Day honours. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/28/ump…

Umpiring legend earns an OAM - MPNEWS

AT 66, Wayne Hinton is still going strong on the field after decades of dedication as an Australian rules umpire. The Mornington resident’s fairness and commitment to the game has made him a familiar...

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A #SOMERVILLE businessman has failed in his bid to have a rehearing granted after a personal safety intervention order was made against him last year. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/22/pub…

Publisher fails to get intervention order against him reheard - MPNEWS

A SOMERVILLE businessman has failed in his bid to have a rehearing granted after a personal safety intervention order was made against him last year (Publisher ‘harassed’ and ‘intimidated’ woman –...

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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has launched legal action against the Peninsula Hot Springs following allegations it was using an overflow carpark that was shut down in December. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/23/att…

Attraction in hot water over alleged use of banned carpark - MPNEWS

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has launched legal action against the Peninsula Hot Springs following allegations it was using an overflow carpark that was shut down in December. The spa and wellness...

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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Mayor Anthony Marsh will invite a meeting with Planning Minister #SoniaKilkenny expressing growing community concern over a proposed redevelopment of Arthurs Seat Eagle. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/22/hea…
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PLANS for a new housing estate near #Mornington racecourse that would see 250 homes built has gravely concerned residents who say it would impact their amenity and cause traffic issues. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/21/res…

Residents oppose planned housing ‘overdevelopment’ - MPNEWS

PLANS for a new housing estate near Mornington racecourse that would see 250 homes built has gravely concerned residents who say it would impact their amenity and cause traffic issues. Mornington...

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A DIVISIVE trend of people setting up cabanas and tents to reserve prime beach spots on the peninsula has prompted mayor Cr Anthony Marsh to call for the behaviour to end. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/16/cla…

Claiming beach spots with cabanas ‘totally inappropriate’ - Mayor - MPNEWS

A DIVISIVE trend of people setting up cabanas and tents to reserve prime beach spots on the peninsula has prompted mayor Cr Anthony Marsh to call for the behaviour to end. “If you come and set up (at...

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A PLAN to transform a huge beachside Dromana site, including a former holiday park, into 69 homes has been approved despite strong community opposition. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/15/dro…
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A PLAN to introduce paid parking along the peninsula foreshore appears all but set to be scrapped after a trial was slammed by residents and business owners. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/14/new…
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A CONTENTIOUS hand beach cleaning trial launched by Mornington Peninsula Shire has come under fire for failing to meet the “community’s expectations” with reports of litter and seaweed having increased. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/14/tid…

Tide turns for beach cleaning - MPNEWS

A CONTENTIOUS hand beach cleaning trial launched by Mornington Peninsula Shire has come under fire for failing to meet the “community’s expectations” with reports of litter and seaweed having...

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A HEARTWARMING discovery of a new baby dolphin in Port Phillip Bay has created a whirl of excitement for scientists from the peninsula’s Dolphin Research Institute. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/10/bab…

Baby dolphin brings joy to scientists - MPNEWS

A HEARTWARMING discovery of a new baby dolphin in Port Phillip Bay has created a whirl of excitement for scientists from the peninsula’s Dolphin Research Institute. The newborn calf, born in the...

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A CENTRAL Victorian mum whose toddler almost drowned in Sorrento last summer is urging parents to learn the signs of drowning and know what to do in an emergency. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/09/mum…

Mum warns parents to spot drowning signs - MPNEWS

A CENTRAL Victorian mum whose toddler almost drowned last summer is urging parents to learn the signs of drowning and know what to do in an emergency. Chloe Freeman and her sister-in-law had taken...

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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh and Hastings MP Paul Mercurio have turned the first sod to celebrate construction starting on the Somerville to Baxter Trail. mpnews.com.au/2025/01/07/wor…
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