Councillor Lynn Bowden resigns
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Councillor Lynn Bowden has resigned as Watson Ward councillor. She cited ongoing health issues as the reason for her decision. “We are all very saddened by Cr Bowden’s deci...
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Seachangers left without a boat
THE joys of a sea change to Balnarring have been undermined for new residents Phil and Janet Eyles as they struggle to get over the theft of their Quintrex 370 Traveller, trailer, lifejackets and oth...
Shire told to make councillor repay costs
Mornington Peninsula Shire officers have been instructed to seek repayment of thousands of dollars alleged to have been overspent by Cr Antonella Celi. In an at times fiery debate, councillors last w...
‘Stolen’ car dumped in dam
A QUIET morning’s walk at Moorooduc quarry for two friends last week was ruined when a stolen car smashed through wire gates and was driven into the deep water. It is believed two young men had been ...
Somerville stadium destroyed by fire
Emergency crews are on the scene of a giant blaze that has destroyed the basketball stadium in Somerville this morning. The alarm was raised shortly before 7.30am and the fire quickly spread. Units w...
Man hospitalised after Bungower crash
BUNGOWER Rd in Mornington was blocked to through traffic for nine hours, Thursday, after a collision between a car and a truck. The man driving the Toyota Prado was trapped inside for more than an ho...
Family’s history of service
A CERBERUS naval instructor can look back on an active family history spanning three generations of service. Petty Officer Amanda Garstin, of Hastings, attended yesterday’s Anzac service in civilian ...
Group aims to soften effect of The Pillars
FED up with having cars parked across their driveways, rubbish strewn in streets and on lawns, and 20-somethings wandering the streets urinating behind bushes, “concerned residents” in Mt Martha hav...
Police search for missing teen Chloe Hyde
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 15-year-old Chloe Hyde. Chloe has been missing since February and police have concerns for her due to the length of time she has been...
Fatal crash in Tuerong
There was a fatal collision on in Tuerong on Saturday 16 April. It is believed a car travelling on a private property in Hunts Road collided with a tree about 5.30am The male driver of the car, who i...
