New role for Rosie Batty
FORMER Australian of the Year Rosie Batty will lead a new Victim Survivors’ Advisory Council as part of a state government plan to implement all recommendations of a Royal Commission into Family Viol...
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New show to keep an eye on the peninsula
RPP FM local radio have announced the launch of a new current affairs radio program on Tuesday, 29 March 2016 at 12noon. The half hour program, called Eye on the Peninsula will be presented by Piers ...
Political points scoring over rates cap limits
POLITICAL barbs continue to be exchanged over the Labor state government’s rate capping policy, dubbed the Fair Go Rates system by the government, for councils across Victoria. Local Government Minis...
Volunteers make the most of CFA
THE CFA volunteers’ association believes diversity is vital to CFA and its work of protecting the community. Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria District 8 president Eric Collier says being a CFA volunt...
Trent Cotchin to ‘kick off’ Premier’s Active April o...
Trent Cotchin, Richmond Football Club Captain, will ‘kick off’ Premier’s Active April on the Mornington Peninsula on Saturday, 2 April. Premier’s Active April is part of the V...
Crash survivours
FOUR people survived a light plane crash at Tooradin Airfield on Sunday 20 March. Witnesses say strong winds appeared to buffet the Cessna 182T as it came into land. The plane struck three other plan...
Disease no barrier to Everest bid
DIAGNOSED with multiple sclerosis (MS) at 13, Bobby Bajram, pictured above, knows what it means to face difficulties in life. But being a determined type, he’s now created another peak that has to be...
A maze of connection for kids, families and local culture
BUILDING on the success of their inaugural summer lantern event, Boneo Maze is hosting a school holiday program to promote well-being, relaxation and connection for families. Commencing on Good Frida...
Boat ramp site search
A STUDY will be held to identify sites for new boat ramps on the Mornington Peninsula. The Mornington Peninsula Marine Alliance says a steering committee will hire consultants to undertake the $40,00...
Police outrun motorcyclist
A MOTORCYCLIST pulled up at an Operation Wasp roadblock at Peninsula Link Bungower Rd exit at 11.30pm Friday 11 March ran off while being questioned by police. The 28-year-old Frankston North man was...
