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Published on 13 May 2021
Two weeks into Mornington Peninsula Shire’s ambitious community vision project Imagine: Peninsula 2040, more than 1,000 people have given their feedback on what they think life on the Mornington Peninsula should look like in 2040.
2021 sees the launch of a new addition to the Victorian Tourism Awards program - Victorian Top Tourism Town.
Published on 12 May 2021
Join us at The Briars’ Eco Living Display Centre and online throughout May, June, July and August for some workshops about sustainable living.
Published on 11 May 2021
On Saturday 22 May, Food for Change will begin farming a leased area at The Briars where they will grow and distribute fresh fruit, herbs and vegetables to families across the Peninsula, with the help of volunteers and aid organisations.
52 individuals, not for profit organisations, community groups and businesses associations have been successful in their applications for our COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Grants since they were released earlier this year. Approximately $238,000 has been allocated to the applicants.
You are invited to join fellow agriculture, food and beverage businesses at the second MP Food Forum on 21 May 2021.
Published on 07 May 2021
Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor Despi O’Connor and fellow Councillors Sarah Race, Kerri McCafferty and Anthony Marsh will be traversing the Peninsula on Friday 21 May for Coastrek – walking for mental health.
Published on 06 May 2021
Did you know Mornington Peninsula Shire delivers a range of programs with the support of more than 400 volunteers?
We’re calling on residents to be citizen scientists and help us discover the Peninsula’s amazing biodiversity and local habitats by using iNaturalist. iNaturalist is a free, easy to use app for Mornington Peninsula locals to share their photos of native flora and fauna.
Mornington Peninsula Shire has partnered with ClimateClever to help our community lead the way in climate action and be part of creating a low carbon future. Together we can make a big difference!
Published on 05 May 2021
Writeability Goes Local is a collaboration between, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Writers Victoria, and Peninsula Writers Club, aimed at supporting aspiring writers with disability living on the Mornington Peninsula. Writeability is a disability-led literary project and Writers Victoria is seeking applications from people with disability living on our Peninsula for this role.
Published on 04 May 2021
The economic and social impacts of the pandemic are immense across the Mornington Peninsula. At the peak of the downturn in August last year, 2,205 local jobs were lost and pre-existing social and health issues worsened.