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      • Vic Government extends pool & spa registration due date to 1 Nov 2020
      • Certainty and clarity for the Tyabb Airfield
      • Council expresses concern at Stage 3 'Metropolitan' restrictions
      • Yawa Aquatic Centre, the new aquatic centre has a name!
      • Shake up lockdown with FREE fitness classes and nutrition plans
      • Shire promotes safe use of shared pathways
      • Council protects Peninsula’s character and facilitates housing to 2036
      • Don’t forget to have your say on Crib Point’s future
      • Creating a ‘heart safe’ community
      • Supporting the Peninsula’s Farm Gates
      • Council close to completing the Bentons Road upgrade
      • Improved vegetation clearing planning controls for bushfire protection
      • Tuerong pavilion all-inclusive facilities upgrade
      • Help Council shape Sorrento's new coastal precinct
      • Yawa Aquatic Centre's new manager
      • Have your say on a new name for Somerville's historic Aboriginal site
      • Helping individuals, businesses and organisations access funding
      • Council adopts Positive Ageing Strategy 2020-2025
      • Tyabb Airfield VCAT hearing to begin tomorrow
      • Changes to foreshore camping for 2020
      • Community information session – 1 Marine Drive Safety Beach
      • Have your say on the Rye foreshore redevelopment
      • Join us: Cerberus Ward Community Meeting
      • Public Notice - Murrowong Park and Truemans Reserve
      • AGL Crib Point gas project an unacceptable risk
      • Council adopts community focused Annual Budget 2020/21
      • Share your voice and experience to help shape the Peninsula
      • Celebrating National Meals on Wheels Day
      • Another step closer to a waste and plastic free Peninsula
      • Join us: Seawinds Ward Community Meeting
      • Join us: Briars Ward Community Meeting
      • Join us: Watson Ward Community Meeting
      • A safe cycling network for the Peninsula
      • Your Shire needs YOU! Become more involved in Council decisions
      • Council ensuring the Peninsula’s future – our Climate Emergency Plan
      • Have Your Say on the updated draft Boatshed and Bathing Box Policy
      • A unified voice to tackle homelessness
      • The $34 million COVID-19 silver lining on the Mornington Peninsula
      • Peninsula receives almost $6 million in Black Spot Program funding
      • Shire extends its Hardship Policy through to end of year
      • 93% say no to AGL gas import project at Crib Point
      • Over $1.6m towards Peninsula footpath and pedestrian safety projects
      • One step closer to clarity for the Tyabb Airfield
      • Help us develop a vision for the Mount Martha Public Golf Course
      • Shire receives $2.25 million for the Flinders Civic Hall redevelopment
      • Families, we’re still here for you!
      • Shire seeks mentors to help accelerate learner driver program
      • Nominations now open for the 2021 Australia Day Local Awards!
      • Bringing new life to the 160-year-old Heritage Homestead at The Briars
      • Supporting local businesses through the COVID crisis
      • Council adopts Community Investment Funding Policy
      • Mornington Peninsula appoints aged care service provider
      • Council seeks tailored approach to restrictions before summer rush
      • Shire paving the way for extended outdoor dining
      • Letter to the Premier from Mornington Peninsula Shire
      • Burn off restrictions eased for October
      • Mount Martha landslip update
      • Shire welcomes Federal Budget funding boost for councils
      • Next week is National Water Week 2020
      • Congratulations to local Tidy Town Awards winners for 2020
      • Nominations closing soon for the 2021 Australia Day Local Awards
      • Mornington Peninsula setting up for outdoor dining this summer
      • Locals dive into an early summer at Crib Point Pool
      • Shire launches inaugural Fix It Festival
      • What can you find on your walk to school?
      • Shire committed to helping local business reopen
      • Free energy advice for Peninsula residents
      • Help us develop a vision for the Mt Martha Public Golf Course
      • Always was, always will be
      • What would you like from the Shire’s Annual Budget 2021–22?
      • Outdoor trading and new look streets help support local business
      • Get your green waste ready!
      • Foreshore camping postponed until February 2021
      • New Councillors to be announced at Declaration of Election Ceremony
      • Recycling – are you doing it right?
      • New Mornington Peninsula Shire Councillors announced
      • EOI open for Peninsula artists to contribute to the Aquatic Centre
      • Bike jumps on Shire land
      • Have your say on parking at Mornington, Hastings and Rosebud
      • Is your property prepared for a heavy rains and storms?
      • Notice of Annual Report
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire Council appoints new Mayor
      • Turn your garden into a welcoming habitat for local wildlife
      • New look Main Street open for business
      • The Hastings Boat Ramp has been launched
      • Customer Service Centres reopen next week
      • Respect. What does it mean to you?
      • Mount Martha teenager to takeover ABC Melbourne
      • Carols by headlights
      • Free your home of unwanted chemicals
      • Foreshore camping to resume in January
      • Prepare your home for summer
      • Drive safely on the Peninsula during this busy holiday period
      • Rosebud ready to embrace outdoor dining
      • Dogs on beaches this summer
      • Success for Council’s Better Buses campaign
      • Have you had your wastewater system checked recently?
      • Weekly summer recycling is back on the Peninsula
      • Declared Fire Danger Period starts Monday 14 December
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Annual Report 2019–20 is now available
      • Rye ready for outdoor dining
      • Aboriginal artwork wrapping Mornington Peninsula NBN nodes launch
      • Remember to have your say on parking in Mornington, Hastings & Rosebud
      • Entries are now open for the 2021 Best Bites People’s Choice Awards!
      • Be rewarded for protecting habitat on your property
      • Keeping Peninsula pets safe this festive season
      • A safe New Year’s Eve for all
      • Local photographer to reflect Yawa's connection to Peninsula waterways
      • Are you looking to be involved in your local community?
      • Making Aboriginal art part of everyday life
      • Shire launches relief and recovery grants
      • Outdoor dining and trading to keep our community safe over summer
      • Rye outdoor trading abandoned
      • Staying safe around the water
      • Let’s make our gardens buzz with life
      • Reflect. Respect. Celebrate Australia Day
      • Experience the benefits of volunteering
      • Free solar and battery advice for Peninsula residents
      • Improving road safety for Bentons Road in Moorooduc
      • Celebrate World Wetlands Day 50th Anniversary
      • Delivering services and support for the Flinders community
      • Apply now! Heritage Grant applications are now open for 2021
      • 2021 Australia Day Local Awards winners
      • Council Meetings reopened to the community
      • Shire taking another next step towards sustainable project delivery
      • Library book delivery services survey
      • Join us: Nepean Ward coffee community chats
      • Opposition to AGL Crib Point gas project mounts
      • Leadership opportunity for the Peninsula’s young people
      • Efforts to protect the Peninsula from the Buruli ulcer continue
      • Help shape an accessible Peninsula
      • Marna Reserve scores with funding for two new netball courts
      • Shire reduces carbon footprint with LED light rollout
      • Council committed to reconciliation
      • Don’t miss out: Relief and recovery grants
      • Improving parking and congestion in Mornington
      • Calling all business workshop facilitators
      • Council welcomes successful prosecution of concrete dumper
      • Swinging fun for wheelchair users
      • Immerse yourself in augmented reality throughout the Peninsula
      • Choose to challenge this International Women’s Day
      • Community unites to save Western Port Bay
      • Step up to clean up!
      • Peninsula parklets program extended until 30 April
      • Peninsula communities ready to challenge outdated stereotypes
      • Building the future of sport in Tuerong
      • Pet registration due soon
      • Cr Hugh Fraser resignation
      • Road condition inspection are happening now
      • Councillor Fraser – statement from the Mayor
      • Learn new digital skills
      • Meet the Mayor and CEO
      • Scooter, wheelchair and driving courses for seniors
      • Plan ahead and register for kindergarten 2022 now
      • Help shape the future of recreational BMX and mountain biking
      • We welcome Australian Senate opposition to AGL Crib Point gas project
      • Council not ‘walking away’ from VCAT declaration hearing
      • Free energy advice and access to energy grants
      • Taking the guesswork out of cloth nappies
      • Council reiterates strong opposition to Ryman Healthcare development
      • Call out for business workshop facilitators closing soon
      • Waste Contamination Policy adopted
      • Don't forget to renew your pet registration
      • Single-use plastics? There’s a grant for that!
      • Blue Mini takes home prestigious award
      • Community overjoyed at rejection of AGL gas project
      • Upcoming workshops at the Eco Living Display Centre
      • Want to be a positive role model for young boys?
      • Mayor Cr Despi O’Connor joins Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel
      • Comment on our Proposed Budget 2021–22
      • Family Day Care transition
      • 50m pool for Rosebud Aquatic Centre
      • Drop in to learn more about the Rosebud Aquatic Centre Design Plans
      • Rosebud Aquatic Centre design plans online
      • Shire secures $5m federal funding towards Rosebud Aquatic Centre
      • Industry experts will assist with operation of Rosebud Aquatic Centre
      • Shire awards construction tender for Rosebud Aquatic Centre
      • Rosebud Aquatic Centre: Operators invited to submit Proposal Request
      • Rosebud Aquatic Centre: Shire celebrates start of construction phase!
      • Our Aquatic Centre needs a name – what’s your vote?
      • Rye foreshore redevelopment continues
      • Making it even easier to use our libraries
      • Works progress on the Safety Beach rock revetment
      • Works continue for the Yawa Aquatic Centre
      • Anzac Day on the Peninsula
      • What can we do to prevent contaminated recycling bins?
      • Volunteer for nature!
      • Join us at our libraries to create a keepsake book of your memories
      • Nominations for the Delys Sargeant Awards 2021 are opening
      • New Nepean Ward Councillor announced
      • A win for Peninsula youth with funding boost
      • Entries for the Mayor’s Short Story Writing Awards are open
      • Drop in to learn about two upcoming Flinders projects
      • Deputy Mayor appointed to Gender Equality Advisory Committee
      • New chapter for Mornington Peninsula libraries – no more fines
      • Council congratulates Somerville young achiever
      • Hastings Seniors Learning Hub officially opened
      • Tidy up your garden and get your green waste ready
      • Tyabb Kindergarten upgrade officially launched
      • Smart parking trial in Mornington saving drivers real time
      • A playful future for Tolhurst/Osborne Reserve
      • What should life on the Mornington Peninsula look like in 2040?
      • Learn new digital skills
      • Get ready! Get ready! Food waste is coming to the Mornington Peninsula
      • Understanding recycling: How does it work?
      • Did you forget to renew your pet registration?
      • Strong community support for Safer Speeds' trial on Shire roads
      • Have your say: pets on the Peninsula
      • New and state of the art Mornington Community House opening in May
      • Positive actions towards reconciliation
      • New public toilets coming soon to Safety Beach
      • Nominations closing soon for the 2022 Australia Day Awards!
      • Wastewater is not a dirty word
      • A challenging and rewarding year: Shire’s Annual Report
      • Celebrating children and their friendships
      • Don't forget to have your say: Music Plan 2025
      • Good news for the Western Port fishing community
      • It’s time to review our Local Laws
      • A one stop youth hub at Rosebud
      • SE Melbourne councillors call for ambitious 2030 emissions target
      • Local farmers may hold the key to carbon storage
      • Put a spring in your step with Walk to School 2021
      • Work starting soon at Somerville’s Active Recreation Hub
      • Council welcomes ideas for next year’s Budget
      • Big plans for Reserve in Blairgowrie
      • New nets at Rosebud Cricket Club
      • New footpath for Alma Street, Tootgarook
      • Council adopts new Domestic Animal Management Plan
      • Solar and Energy Bulk Buy: Learn about solar and batteries
      • 10M commitment brings world class Peninsula trail within reach
      • Storm response - a statement from Mayor Despi O'Connor
      • Severe storm delays opening of Peninsula camping season
      • Recycle right today for a better tomorrow
      • Pedestrian safety works in Mount Eliza
      • A good deal for our small business and the environment
      • Don't forget to have your say on our Local Laws
      • We're joining forces to divert household rubbish from landfill
      • There’s more to Yawa than meets the eye
      • Share your ideas for next year’s Budget: Pre-Budget proposals now open
      • Council release 'Council & Wellbeing Plan' informed by local community
      • Making sure everyone is heard at playtime
      • Are you ready for the fire season?
      • A fun and safe celebration for schoolies on the Peninsula
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire Council appoints new Mayor
      • Sorrento and Rye foreshore camping to reopen soon
      • Global campaign about family violence matters here too
      • Yawa Aquatic Centre officially open for business
      • Mount Eliza tennis courts due for a grand upgrade
      • Storm response continues across the Mornington Peninsula
      • Respectful relationships impact children and young people
      • The Shire announced as host of ALGWA Victoria Conference 2023
      • Happy campers return as foreshore camping reopens after the storm
      • Welcome improvements to Flinders Park Reserve
      • Giving your business access to accessibility
      • Statement from the Mayor: a new approach to council meetings
      • Improving Narambi Reserve
      • Council welcomes VCAT decision on McDonalds in Safety Beach
      • Changes to parking in residential streets near The Pillars
      • Our Climate Emergency Plan takes home prestigious Award
      • Is our community designed with you in mind?
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire - CEO salary
      • Speed limit changes in Sorrento
      • Council welcomes Hillview Quarries decision
      • Schoolies festival a huge success
      • Best Bites People’s Choice Awards now open!
      • Reopening of Bentons Road, Moorooduc
      • The stark reality of the housing issue on our Peninsula
      • Ho ho ho! Santa Claus is coming to Mornington
      • How would you like kinder places allocated?
      • Winners of the 2021 Delys Sargeant Age-Friendly Awards
      • A little treasure in Merricks North
      • Join the Peninsula Family Adventure Challenge!
      • Welcome to Worwong Avenue
      • Drive safely during this busy holiday period
      • Crib Point Pool closed for summer
      • A new pavilion as part of the Civic Reserve Master Plan
      • A safe and happy New Year’s Eve for all
      • The storm clean up continues over Christmas
      • Major step in protecting green wedge areas on the Peninsula
      • Fire Danger Period declared for Peninsula
      • Tell us what you think about wastewater
      • Our Budget portal is open: share your ideas and priorities
      • More access to our beaches this year
      • Help us keep our Peninsula litter-free
      • Commonwealth Aged Care Reform sees future changes to Shire services
      • Mentors needed for the L2P program in Western Port
      • Healing through sharing: Our stories so far
      • Repairing Crib Point Pool
      • Australia Day 2022
      • Have your say on our public memorial guidelines
      • Have you noticed a difference at our hand cleaned beaches?
      • 2022 Australia Day Local Awards winners
      • Get your gardening gloves on – our free plant giveaway is back!
      • Twelve local businesses are in the running to win prestigious tourism
      • Ready to transition to an efficient electric home?
      • Provide your feedback on our Universal Design Policy
      • A new playground at Dromana foreshore
      • Young leaders ready to take on new challenges
      • Peninsula Trail wins State support
      • How much energy does your home really use?
      • Don't forget to have your say on our public memorial guidelines
      • Four new grants open today!
      • There's still time to share your lockdown story with us
      • An update on the public toilet construction works in Safety Beach
      • Mornington Peninsula – an award winning destination
      • Storm clean-up is still going strong
      • Old tyres get a new lease on life in Moorooduc
      • It’s time to step up and clean up!
      • Join our 2022 Citizens' Panel
      • There's still time to tell us what you think of our hand cleaned beach
      • The Peninsula Family Adventure Challenge – bringing families together
      • Funded swimming lessons available at Yawa and Pelican Park
      • Have your say: a home for all on our Peninsula
      • Meet the Mayor and Deputy Mayor: on the road to say hello
      • Better bus services about to begin
      • Pet registrations are due soon
      • Protecting township character and responding to rising sea levels
      • The future of the Flinders, Mount Eliza and Portsea coastlines
      • International Women’s Day at The Briars
      • Alexandra Park pavilion redevelopment gets the green light
      • Sorrento heading into the future with public EV charging stations
      • Allday, JK-47 and more take to the stage in Rosebud
      • Break the bias this International Women’s Day
      • Funding available for your heritage property
      • Upcoming workshops at our Eco Living Display Centre
      • Upcoming construction works at Mount Eliza’s former landfill site
      • A refreshing new vibe for the heart of Rosebud
      • A new footpath for Camp Hill Road in Somers
      • Community feedback for next year’s Budget soars
      • Mornington’s new pavilion – a beacon of sustainability
      • Join Tinkerbell and the dream fairies on an exciting musical adventure
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire to host ALGWA National Conference 2023
      • Clarification on today’s 3AW breakfast interview
      • New playground for Blairgowrie
      • Council calls for greater State Government support for regional waste
      • Building a new sporting future for Mount Eliza
      • Help us write the next chapter for our library
      • Get discounted energy upgrades and create an energy efficient home
      • Remuneration Tribunal decision – a statement from the Mayor
      • Fire restrictions easing on the Mornington Peninsula
      • Join Council’s Budget discussions
      • Sunnyside North: to be or not to be (nude)?
      • Peninsula’s inaugural Drift Arts Festival is coming soon
      • Libraries take a seeded interest
      • Peri-Regional status one of six Council advocacy priorities
      • Which local infrastructure projects are important to you?
      • Have your say on how roads and places are named on the Peninsula
      • Creating an environmentally sustainable Mornington Peninsula
      • Further improvements to the Hastings boat ramp have begun
      • Heritage Victoria backs Save Flinders Pier campaign
      • New grants to strengthen communities and aid COVID-19 recovery
      • Registrations now open for 2023 kindergarten
      • Hastings New Fish Cleaning Facility is open
      • New grant for sports clubs and community groups to reduce waste
      • Support for our volunteer fire brigades
      • Keeping Rosebuds pop-up parklets permanent
      • Rare business opportunities at The Briars
      • Anzac Day 2022 on the Peninsula
      • Supporting you to support our volunteers
      • Flinders Community Hub construction full steam ahead
      • Protecting township character and responding to the rising sea levels
      • Mayor takes to the water for charity
      • More than 700 Local Economy Booster vouchers up for grabs!
      • Have your say on Rosebuds pop-up parklets
      • There's still time to have your say on Sunnyside North
      • The future of Hastings foreshore is in your hands
      • Rosebud Foreshore Master Plan consultation extended
      • Investing in local performing arts talents
      • Are you up for a nature challenge?
      • Join Council’s Budget discussions this Autumn
      • Transition to an efficient electric home
      • Compost week is coming up and we’re feeling generous
      • Investing in a safer climate
      • What’s on at the Mornington Community House
      • Initial storm clean up complete
      • Are you passionate about climate change? We need your help
      • Have your registered for 2023 kindergarten?
      • Delivering an environmentally sustainable Mornington Peninsula
      • Safe solution for Cape Schanck kangaroos
      • Balnarring oval reconstruction works complete
      • Transitioning to retirement: how to get involved in volunteering
      • Time to tidy up your garden and get your green waste ready!
      • Calling all artists! An exciting opportunity for our arts community
      • Join us for IDAHOBIT
      • During National Volunteering Week let’s be better together
      • Works to begin on reconstructing Bay Road in Mount Martha
      • Help shape our draft Public Transparency Policy
      • Blue Mini takes home Best Bites People’s Choice Award
      • Council adopts Integrated Water Management Plan
      • A new bike park at RW Stone Reserve, Somers
      • Share your vision for your nature strip
      • Don't forget to have your say on the Hastings Foreshore Master Plan
      • Is your business allergy aware?
      • Last chance for cheaper energy upgrades
      • Be brave and make change this National Reconciliation Week
      • We want to work with you to improve your wastewater system
      • Could Fingal, Flinders or Sorrento become the next Top Tourism Town?
      • We stand with our LGBTIQA+ community
      • Join Council’s final Budget meeting
      • New home care providers appointed
      • Experience the joy of volunteering
      • Introducing our own Stormwater in-lieu Contribution Scheme
      • We want your thoughts on our draft local laws
      • Help shape our Councillor Expense and Reimbursements Policy
      • Provide your thoughts on our Community Investment Funding Policy
      • Council adopts Budget 2022 – 23
      • Yawa laps up prestigious award
      • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Elder abuse, everyone’s business
      • Does your business have the best bite?
      • Join us for upcoming workshops at our Eco Living Display Centre
      • Council reappoints Shire CEO John Baker
      • New nets for the Main Ridge Cricket Club
      • A novel library hub for Sorrento
      • Don't forget to share your vision for your nature strip
      • Calling all local writers
      • Don't forget to register for 2023 kindergarten
      • Helping residents and businesses calculate the benefits of solar
      • New plan guides management of Shire’s $2.3b infrastructure assets
      • Are you our next café tenant?
      • Does your business have the best bite?
      • NAIDOC Week 2022
      • Stormwater Victoria Industry Award for the Rye Coastal Wetland
      • New Director appointed - Corporate Strategy & Business Improvement
      • Our Stormwater Quality in-lieu Contribution Scheme launches today
      • Zero carbon energy – that’s our goal
      • Expressions of Interest open for Australia Day Awards Selection Panel
      • Are you the next Mornington Library cafe tenant?
      • Councillor Paul Mercurio
      • Community Grants are now open
      • Love the Peninsula’s food and coffee trucks?
      • Thought about volunteering but don’t know where to find information?
      • Experience the joy of volunteering
      • A new chapter for Somerville library
      • Shire leading towards net zero emissions for new builds
      • Homelessness doesn’t happen to ‘other’ people
      • Rye’s west jetty to be repaired
      • Put your business forward to win a Business Excellence Award
      • Become a young leader and have your voice heard!
      • Exploring options for better parking management
      • Have your say on our Food Truck Policy
      • New service to recycle tricky household items
      • Become a climate champion
      • Work with us to reduce carbon emissions across the Peninsula
      • Beyond the facade – sustainable Council buildings and roads
      • Help us shape the future of outdoor dining
      • Grants to improve accessibility for your business
      • Public Council Meeting at Hastings
      • Council adopts Public Transparency Policy
      • Nominations for our 2022 Age-Friendly Awards are opening soon
      • Let’s celebrate the Peninsula’s youth this September
      • Let Me Be Myself – The Story of Anne Frank exhibition
      • Artist to tackle climate change in new mural
      • Dealing with grief and loss
      • Join Tinkerbell & the dream fairies on an exciting musical adventure
      • Transition to an electric vehicle
      • Your business could win a Business Excellence Award
      • September is National Biodiversity Month
      • Learn more about Amendment C219morn: Housing for the Peninsula
      • Upcoming workshops at our Eco Living Display Centre
      • Council adopts Local Laws
      • Submission to Victorian Parliament planning inquiry
      • Bay Road in Mount Martha has reopened
      • South East Melbourne councils call for investment in climate change
      • Life’s not always a picnic when using our picnic tables
      • SHOUT OUT FOR THE PENINSULA!
      • Nominations now open for the 2023 Australia Day Local Awards!
      • Take part in This Girl Can Week!
      • Is Camping an acceptable solution to our housing crisis?
      • Let’s talk about potholes
      • Affordable housing victory for our community
      • New Australia-wide fire danger ratings
      • Protect our Green Wedge
      • Calling on local contractors to help with fire prevention
      • The Wheels on the bus go... Too slowly!
      • Experience the joy of contributing to your community
      • Burn off restrictions eased this October
      • Take it easy at our Seniors Festival 2022
      • Transport Key Election Issue
      • MPRG to host Australia's biggest art prize
      • Welcome to the Mornington Peninsula: The place of disappearing beaches
      • Construction has begun for new public toilets at Safety Beach
      • 82 per cent want a cross Peninsula bus service
      • Take part in this year’s Walk to School program
      • Youth hub will open its doors in 2024
      • New public charging station for electric vehicles in Hastings
      • Celebrate our local businesses
      • All the world's a stage...except if you're on the Peninsula
      • Nominate today for our 2022 Delys Sargeant Age-Friendly Awards
      • Our 2022/23 bin day calendars now available!
      • Let’s work together to keep the Peninsula’s environment healthy
      • Reporting on our Annual Report 2021-22
      • Don’t miss out on the Peninsula Transport Forum
      • Best Bites 2022 award winners announced
      • Looking to the future of Hastings foreshore
      • Shire and PAC welcome operational clarity for Tyabb Airport
      • Have you nominated for the 2023 Australia Day Local Awards?
      • Peninsula coalition seeks urgent support for homelessness crisis
      • Mornington Peninsula: Highest number of road deaths in Victoria
      • An iconic walking and cycling trail right here on the Peninsula
      • Shire Libraries support dyslexic readers
      • Let’s have some fun this Children’s Week
      • Mornington Library Café tender awarded
      • Caffeine on the Mornington Peninsula goes green
      • Are we ageing well?
      • Building our community one mentor at a time
      • Celebrate the winners of the 2022 Business Excellence Awards!
      • Yawa named 2022 ‘Community Facility of the Year’
      • Help shape the future of Flinders, Mount Eliza and Portsea coastlines
      • Calling all mountain bike and BMX enthusiasts
      • A matter of life or death
      • Disappointing outcome for Peninsula’s Green Wedge
      • Woof! Have I got your attention now?
      • Get ready for next month’s Green Waste Weekend
      • Take a creative journey around Front Beach, Back Beach
      • Peninsula Schoolies 2022
      • New Director appointed – Community Strengthening
      • No summer closure for Main Street
      • Maternal and Child Health service at risk
      • Your invitation to the Community Election Forums
      • Precious water down the drain
      • Shire roads corridor tender now open
      • Free your home of old and unwanted chemicals
      • Last chance to register for Community Election Forums
      • Safer Speeds trial sees a reduction in road trauma
      • Cricketers all set for summer at AR & F Ditterich Reserve
      • It's National Recycling Week!
      • I Can't Hear You... Are You Still There?
      • Local community groups receive funding to reduce carbon emissions
      • We've shouted out, they've heard
      • Election candidates in contest of ideas
      • Local history on exhibition at Rosebud Library
      • Partial closure of Mount Martha North beach
      • The Shire Council appoints new Mayor
      • Thank you for Shouting Out
      • Sign up for the BIG Summer Read at Mornington Peninsula Libraries
      • Hear from our local volunteers
      • Calling out to all mountain bike and BMX enthusiasts
      • Woof! Have I got your attention?
      • A welcomed light on Dromana foreshore
      • 16 days to fight against gender-based violence
      • Statement from the Mayor
      • Council taking steps to reduce road trauma on the Peninsula
      • Weekly summer recycling back on the Peninsula
      • Play your part and bin your litter
      • Sunnyside North beach survey results
      • Mornington Peninsula: home to winning regional tourism experiences
      • Beach access has been rolled out this summer
      • Are you prepared for the fire season?
      • Flimsy plastic plates and plastic cutlery? There’s a better choice!
      • Your Best Bites Food Guide has been served
      • Vibrant mural in Hastings speaks a thousand words
      • Victorian election result
      • Soak up sun filled days at The Briars
      • Tree Management tender now open
      • Summer street performances land on the Peninsula
      • The Peninsula now has a solar tree!
      • Help shape the future of Flinders, Mount Eliza and Portsea coastline!
      • Have you checked out SunSPOT yet?
      • Our Budget portal is open: share your ideas and priorities
      • Wheelie great news for dirt jump trial
      • Help us keep our foreshores safe and healthy
      • Drive safely during this busy holiday period
      • Councillor Kerri McCafferty resignation
      • Update - partial closure of Mount Martha North beach to continue
      • Mornington Community Hub: your local spot for all ages
      • Cracking the waste code over summer
      • We want your thoughts on open air burning
      • We want to work with you to improve your wastewater systems
      • Australia Day on the Mornington Peninsula
      • Shire Open Spaces maintenance tender now open
      • Have your say on our Master Plan for RW Stone Reserve
      • Join us at Midsumma Pride March this February
      • A creative mentorship opportunity is waiting for you!
      • Weekly recycling returns to fortnightly collection from 30 January
      • Declared Fire Danger Period starts Monday 30 January
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      • Council adopts Budget 2023 – 2024
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      • Amendment C293morn - Rezoning Transport Land in Somerville
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      • Tootgarook Wetland Management Plan
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      • Western Port Coastal Villages & Surrounding Settlements Strategy
      • Ocean Beach Road Sorrento Built Form Review
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