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Established in 2006, Mornington Peninsula News Group (MPNG) is a locally owned and operated, independent media company. MPNG publishes five weekly community newspapers: the Western Port News, Mornington News, Southern Peninsula News, Frankston Times and Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News.
I4F pick candidate for Flinders - MPNEWS
Dec 5, 2024 · BEN Smith has been named as the “Independent 4 Flinders” candidate for the upcoming federal election. Smith, of Cape Schanck, is a small business owner, and has been the CEO of the Mornington Community Support Centre since 2022. He was also awarded the 2024 Victorian Father of the Year award in August, being honoured for
Marna Reserve Pavilion undergoes upgrade - MPNEWS
Dec 5, 2024 · A $750,000 revamp of the Marna Reserve Pavilion in Dromana is under way. The project includes disability access with new ramps and decking installed at the front of the pavilion, which is being co-funded by the Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Department of Transport and Planning, which has allocated $350,000.
Baker departs early, acting CEO appointed - MPNEWS
Dec 3, 2024 · IN a dramatic turn of events last week, an unscheduled council meeting was called for Wednesday (27 November) with the only agenda item being the appointment of an acting CEO following the early departure of John Baker.The new appointment was made from within the organisation, with the shire’s chief financial officer, Bulent Oz, being elevated
Symonds: Bring on the derbies - MPNEWS
Nov 26, 2024 · SOCCER. THERE are derbies galore in State 4 South next year and Ben Symonds can’t wait to throw himself headlong into the action. The 21-year-old Rosebud midfielder is fresh off a championship in his first full senior season and already the lure of squaring up to Frankston Pines, Chelsea, Baxter, Somerville Eagles and Mentone excites him.
Shire flags options in boardwalk fix - MPNEWS
Dec 3, 2024 · MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is seeking community input on the three options it has put forward for repairing The Briars’ section of the Balcombe Creek boardwalk. “This popular trail is a beautiful walk that meanders through the natural bushland and creek from Mount Martha beach to The Briars, and connects with the Wildlife Sanctuary and Harrap
Shooting leaves two dead - MPNEWS
Dec 2, 2024 · TWO people are dead after a shooting in Rye in the early hours of 2 December. Police allege that a group of people were involved in an altercation at a Parson Street property just after 4am on Monday. Police arrived at the scene later that morning and found a man and woman with gunshot wounds.
Letters to the Editor - 26 November 2024 - MPNEWS
Nov 26, 2024 · Letters a vital part of community discourse People write letters to newspapers for various reasons. Some use this platform to express frustration about current issues, complain about problems in their neighbourhoods, or share a range of grievances. Others submit positive letters praising various topics. However, the complaints appear to dominate letter submissions, particularly concerning issues
Urgent safety calls grow for Boneo Rd - MPNEWS
Dec 4, 2024 · RESIDENTS have sounded the alarm over deteriorating road conditions along Boneo Rd between Cape Schanck and Rosebud, warning that the stretch of road was becoming increasingly dangerous. According to locals, the arterial had deteriorated significantly over recent years, with a “hotchpotch” of temporary fixes described as “patently inadequate” as the repairs only lasted for a
New mayor flags ‘cultural change’ - MPNEWS
Nov 25, 2024 · THE new Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors met for the first time on Tuesday 19 November and elected Briars Ward councillor Anthony Marsh as mayor and Tanti Ward councillor Paul Pingiaro as deputy mayor. Marsh told The News he was “humbled” by the endorsement of other councillors and saw his term as a “huge opportunity for