Author Archives: MP News Group

Cannabis plants seized during Mt Eliza raid

August 26, 2015
Mornington Police have seized a substantial amount of cannabis plants following a warrant in Mount Eliza this morning. Investigators executed the warrant at a Wimbledon Road address around 7am. Durin...

Rosebud inflict heavy defeat on Hastings

August 25, 2015
HASTINGS FNC – By Phil Stone, club president THIS weekend saw your Hastings Blues take on the high flying Rosebud FNC at Hastings, in what loomed as the match day of the day status. But unfortu...

Zirka Circus is coming to town!

August 25, 2015
ZIRKA Circus is visiting Australia as part of its World Tour. Their international artists are the best in their class! This is the first contemporary circus to be owned and operated in Australia by a...

Flying the flag for art

August 24, 2015
TWENTY-three flags are now flying at Rosebud, Rye and Sorrento as part of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s A Creative Peninsula arts flag project. The mayor Cr Bev Colomb said images on the flags reflect...

Rosebud ‘short-changed’ over ambulance cover

August 24, 2015
A PARAMEDIC working on the southern peninsula says Rosebud is “being short-changed” over its prescribed 24-hour ambulance coverage. The officer says it is unfair to residents that funding – “specific...

Six say yes to Southern United

August 24, 2015
By CRAIG MACKENZIE  A HISTORIC liaison between six local soccer clubs underpins the Women’s National Premier League of Victoria application by newly formed Southern United. Casey Comets, Mornington, ...

Night bust catches abalone poachers

August 24, 2015
TWO men will be charged on summons after they were allegedly caught taking abalone at Portsea on Friday 7 August. Their haul was over the catch limit and in the closed season. Fisheries officers patr...

The keys to classics and jazz

August 24, 2015
A RENOWNED concert pianist and an acclaimed jazz pianist will present a masterclass followed by a concert in Frankston on 13 September, bringing a touch of musical genius to Monash University’s Georg...

Golf’s no handicap to centenarian

August 24, 2015
PLAYING golf has “kept me alive”, says Mt Eliza enthusiast Ralph Godfrey, who is about to celebrate his 100th birthday. He likes nothing better than spending time each week on the course – sometimes ...

On track to be top spot for events

August 24, 2015
MORNINGTON Racing Club has been given more than $2 million of state government money towards a $5m renovation of its grandstand. Once the refurbishment is finished, the club will have the “largest ev...