From first splashes to family traditions: 50 years of Crib Point Pool Published on 06 February 2026 Some places don’t just age, they gather stories. And for 50 summers now, Crib Point Pool has been quietly collecting them, one splash at a time. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
The mother who turned unbearable grief into a lifeline for thousands Published on 30 January 2026 Three years ago, Chantelle Ross lost her son Jamerson to a hit and run in Hastings. Today, she's the reason 10,000 people on the Peninsula no longer grieve alone. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
The 21-year-old lifesaver who refused to let youth voices be ignored Published on 30 January 2026 "Youth don't really have a seat at the table," Mornington Peninsula 2026 Young Citizen of the Year Reagan Morel realised. So at just 19, he built one himself. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
A home of hope for every paw Published on 23 January 2026 Step inside the Mornington Peninsula’s newly transformed Community Animal Shelter and you’ll feel it right away – this is a place where every whisker, paw, and wagging tail is met with love. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
More than a meal, it’s a moment of connection Published on 16 January 2026 On the Mornington Peninsula, Meals on Wheels is doing far more than delivering lunch. It’s delivering connection, routine and sometimes the only friendly face someone sees that day. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
Behind the finish line: the community powering the Rye Gift Published on 09 January 2026 What started as a simple idea between a handful of local footy club volunteers has become one of the biggest and most beloved sporting events on the Mornington Peninsula. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
This is what community looks like at Christmas Published on 19 December 2025 When a grandmother walked into a local community support centre last year, she didn't think anyone could help her provide Christmas gifts for her 12 grandchildren. She walked out with a car full of toys and tears in her eyes. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
From fear to confidence: the power of funded swim lessons Published on 12 December 2025 Two kids. Two completely different stories. One life changing program. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
See why kids are racing into our MCH waiting rooms Published on 05 December 2025 When Kerrie, a Maternal and Child Health nurse, spotted a chance to brighten up their waiting rooms, she didn’t just picture a cute corner – she imagined a space where little readers could start their love of stories before they could even spell their own names. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale