A year of growth, connection and community Published on 31 October 2025 From the 400-plus volunteers who rolled up their sleeves for more than 36,000 hours of community service, to the 388 lost pets who found their way home, the Shire's 2024-25 Annual Report tells the story of a community working together and a Shire delivering for its people. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
Bin day just got a whole lot cooler Published on 24 October 2025 It was all smiles, squeals, waving hands and rumbling engines at Our Lady of Fatima Primary School in Rosebud this week as our brand-new waste trucks were unveiled. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
When strangers became family at the Chatty Café Published on 17 October 2025 Every Wednesday morning at 10am, something quiet but profound happens at Rosebud Library. The kettle goes on. Chairs are arranged. And people begin to arrive – some curious, some nervous, many seeking something they can't quite name. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
Learning from the ground up Published on 10 October 2025 Did you know that we offer a comprehensive work experience program? Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
Meet Jack & Josh: local artists turning waste trucks into masterpieces Published on 03 October 2025 Growing up on the Mornington Peninsula, artists Jack and Josh know this place inside out. From childhoods spent growing up by the coast to careers built around creativity, their work has always been shaped by the Peninsula’s people and landscapes. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
Meet the bushland guardians saving our backyard Published on 25 September 2025 Picture this: you're wandering through what looks like ordinary bushland when suddenly you spot something extraordinary – a tiny native orchid quietly blooming in the cold season. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
Meet the wordsmiths of the Peninsula Published on 19 September 2025 Where do great stories come from? For this year’s Mayor’s Short Story Award winners and highly commended, inspiration came from the world around them – from birds and wildlife to family memories and moments of empathy. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
We’re thrilled to share the first wave of upgrades at Pelican Park Published on 08 September 2025 This week, Pelican Park’s aquatic areas and gym have officially reopened, offering new cardio equipment, a dedicated Recovery Zone with massage chairs and compression boots, and refreshed change rooms, including a refurbished family change village. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
Meet the Dad with a guitar who’s rocking Storytime Published on 05 September 2025 By day, he’s a Programs and Services Officer at Mornington Library. By storytime, he’s the dad turning picture books and adventures into sing-along sessions that kids (and parents) won’t forget. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale