Author Archives: MP News Group

Shire’s CEO becomes a citizen on Australia Day

February 3, 2020
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire CEO John Baker and his family celebrated Australia Day this year in a patriotic way – they became Australian citizens. The family, originally from England, now proudly call...

All clear for surf beach day

February 3, 2020
PREDICTED smoke pollution failed to eventuate for the Saturday 18 January beach day organised by the Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula at Point Leo. “After our concerns about air qual...

P-plater slowed

February 3, 2020
ROSEBUD police allegedly clocked an 18-year-old P1 probationary driver at 163kph on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway last week. The Cranbourne North man had only had his licence for three months when...

Sorrento ‘abandoned’ on Australia Day

February 3, 2020
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillor Hugh Fraser has added to the national debate over Australia Day being 26 January by pointing out the date’s significance to Sorrento. In his Australia Day addres...

Woman killed in Tuerong collision

February 1, 2020
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Tuerong this afternoon. A collision occurred between tow truck and car on Balnarring Road, near Gillett Road, abou...

Southern Metro Crime Team arrest

January 29, 2020
Officers from Southern Metro Crime Team have arrested a 19-year-old Patterson Lakes man over an aggravated burglary and a string of car thefts. Members were investigating a car theft in Armadale wher...

State waited too long with animal aid – MP

January 29, 2020
THE state government has outlined an initial $17.5 million rescue package to protect and restore wildlife and biodiversity in the wake of this month’s bushfires. The money will be spent on restoring ...

Govt to spend $9m on ‘5G is safe’ message

January 29, 2020
THE Federal government is spending $9 million over four years to “build public confidence” in the safety of telecommunications networks. The move follows public concern over health problems allegedly...

Swapping goals for line, length

January 28, 2020
A FLOCK of magpies – the footballing kind rather than the feathered variety – invaded the Sorrento Bowls Club greens last week. A game of barefoot bowls was part of a relaxing pre-season break for Co...