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News, Media & Publications

News & Media

Keep in touch with the latest news and important announcements.

Peninsula Wide

Spreading the news about life on the Peninsula in our quarterly magazine. Keep up to date with community events, building works, policy developments Council initiatives and the services we offer.

News from your Shire

Bite-sized chunks of news that give you a flavour of what’s happening in your local area. Download our latest newspaper advertorial with all the news from your shire.

Summer Guide

Summer is for everyone - check out your essential guide to summer on the Mornington Peninsula.

Peninsula Buzz newsletter

Peninsula Buzz keeps you up to date with the latest news from the Shire across topics such as community news, waste and recycling, events, climate action, arts and culture, health and wellbeing, building works and our services and programs.

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Mornington Peninsula Shire
Private Bag 1000
Rosebud, Victoria, 3939
Email: customerservice@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 850 600

If you need the assistance of an interpreter, phone 131 450.

If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can contact us through the National Relay Service

TTY/voice calls: 133 677
Speak and listen: 1300 555 727
SMS relay: 0423 677 767

Service Centres

Open from 9am–4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Hastings office open from 1pm - 4.30pm (excluding public holidays).

Rosebud Office
90 Besgrove Street, 3939

Mornington Office
2 Queen Street, 3931

Hastings Office
21 Marine Parade, 3915

Somerville Office
1085 Frankston-Flinders Road, within Somerville Library, 3912

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