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      • Mornington Peninsula Shire gift register publicly available
      • Statement from the CEO
      • Valuation changes to local government
      • Strengthening planning controls for Sorrento
      • Still time to provide ideas about Briars’ future
      • Update re: Mornington Community Contact
      • Shire hours for the Labour Day Public Holiday 2018
      • A meeting of minds: Meet the Mayor and CEO
      • Childcare continues at Mornington Community House
      • 50m pool for Rosebud Aquatic Centre
      • Innovative new committee for Council
      • International award for authentic Italian in Sorrento
      • Council takes action on learnings
      • Tee off for charity!
      • Shire hours for the Easter period
      • A celebration for the ages
      • The Thin Edge of the Wedge
      • Vale – Matthew Harding (1964 – 2018)
      • Nominations period extended for Age Friendly Awards
      • Mayoral Charity Golf Day raises $20k for charity
      • Is your business allergy aware?
      • Drop in to learn more about the Rosebud Aquatic Centre Design Plans
      • Think before you burn – how to burn off correctly
      • Help shape an accessible peninsula
      • Last weeks of Shire pop up hub trial
      • Protecting the peninsula’s heritage
      • Mornington shopping centres go smoke free for World No Tobacco Day
      • Rosebud Aquatic Centre design plans online
      • Cerberus Ward meeting postponed
      • Get active for Men’s Health Week on the peninsula
      • New streetscape, car parks and community art to revitalise Hastings
      • Media statement from Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
      • Heritage Overlay Planning Scheme Amendment submissions closing
      • Calling all artists – free community exhibition spaces in 2019
      • 100 year Dromana family legacy lives on
      • Carving a new home for southern peninsula clubs
      • Kinder registrations closing 1 July
      • Shire’s community grant applications are open
      • NAIDOC week on the peninsula
      • Council continues climate change action with rooftop solar rollout
      • Nominations open for 2018 Mornington Peninsula Heritage Awards
      • Mornington Peninsula Green Wedge threatened by a thousand cuts
      • Population explosion threat to Melbourne's Green Wedges
      • Green Wedges must be protected for future generations
      • Plant a tree on the peninsula for National Tree Day
      • Have your say on Council’s climate change strategy for the community
      • McMansion Blitz by Government on peninsula Becomes Election Issue
      • Shire secures $5m federal funding towards Rosebud Aquatic Centre
      • 25 Year Delay on Bus Service
      • Shire commits to future of Mornington Community House
      • A Taste of Mornington Peninsula Launched Today at Parliament House
      • Walk to support mental health awareness on the peninsula
      • Peninsula residents rise to the compost challenge
      • Council moves to protect peninsula’s history
      • Supporting safe housing for our youth community
      • CEO Thanked for Major Contribution
      • Mornington Peninsula, the place to age well
      • Council lends a hand to help fund environmental upgrades
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Appoints Interim CEO
      • New community event space on the way for Balnarring
      • Celebrate Sustainable House Day in Mt Martha
      • Peninsula cleans up with 27 Tidy Towns finalists
      • Expo offers fair deal to community in need
      • Jet Ski Danger to Swimmers
      • Community murals mark new chapter for Wallaroo Reserve
      • Local students fire up their cooking skills for the 2018 VCAL Cook-Off
      • Applications closing soon: Fire Management Contractors List 2018/2019
      • Pool progress for Rosebud
      • Fire Protection Recycled Water Pipeline for Mornington Peninsula
      • Expressions of Interest open for mobile food vans on the peninsula
      • Business workshops this October
      • Shire’s ‘no charge’ green waste event is back again
      • Briars Ward Community Meeting: Thursday 25 October
      • Don’t forget to have your say: Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme
      • Reduce, reuse, recycle; set up a local market stall for free!
      • Burn off restrictions for month of October
      • Three Storey McMansion Planning Policy Continues to Threaten Peninsula
      • Somerville Recreation Centre springing up
      • Stay safe this fire season
      • Notice of Annual Report open for inspection
      • Shire taking a stance on illegal building works
      • Green waste ready
      • Don’t miss out: nominate now for the 2019 Australia Day Awards
      • Protect the Peninsula – Dob in a dumper
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire appoints John Baker as new Chief Executive
      • Upgrading Peninsula preschools
      • Eight local projects receive funding through Pick My Project
      • It’s cool to walk to school
      • Housing and Wellbeing Expo offers fair deal to community in need
      • Sunshine Reserve scrubs up with new bridge
      • Council calling for better buses on the peninsula
      • Council To Invite Political Parties to Visit Dangerous Cliff
      • Shire opens doors to fruit growing history in Somerville
      • First-time parents invited to share experiences and make new friends
      • The art of ageing well on the Peninsula
      • You are invited: The Pillars Community Meeting
      • Shire seeking community input on its Annual Budget 2019/20
      • Tell us your thoughts on how you see Baxter in the future
      • Project update: Civic Reserve Mornington well on track
      • Tourism Industry and Residents Back Council Recycled Water Pipeline
      • Game changing improvements for Netball on the Mornington Peninsula
      • How do you see Somerville and Balnarring in the future?
      • Shire working to increase sporting activity in Tyabb
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Annual Report 2017/18 is now available
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire Council prepares for schoolies
      • Shire receives strong results in Local Government Satisfaction Survey
      • Help close the Peninsula housing gap
      • What are your thoughts on Personal Watercraft on Peninsula beaches?
      • Tourism Industry & Residents Back Fire Protection Water Pipeline
      • Remembrance Day 2018 on the Peninsula
      • Shire awards over $250,000 in grants to local community groups
      • Women's Health in the South East
      • Yours, mine, our arts and culture
      • Mornington Green Gateway Under Scrutiny with Big Development
      • Applications open for Heritage Grants
      • Shire invites Peninsula residents to take a stand on White Ribbon Day
      • Planning your trip to the Mornington Peninsula
      • 400 new reasons to love the Mornington Peninsula
      • Levelling the playing field for Truemans Road Recreation Reserve
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire Council prepares for schoolies
      • Hastings lawbreakers invited to smile for the camera
      • Have you provided your input on the Shire’s Annual Budget 2019/20?
      • Emergency Management Commissioner Meets Council and Local Brigades
      • Commemorating Remembrance Day 2018
      • Councillor David Gill elected as Mayor
      • New Men’s Shed at home in Sorrento
      • 9,500 natives planted to protect Victoria’s most significant ecosystem
      • Wheelchair friendly beaches return to the Peninsula in time for summer
      • Call out for tourism volunteers on the Peninsula
      • History comes to life at Mount Martha House
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Concern Over Police Number Reports
      • Local art program delivers container load of fun
      • Best Bites 2018 award winners announced
      • Mount Martha House Christmas Fair
      • Yours, mine, our arts and culture - have your say
      • Planning Scheme Review Identifies Future Planning Pressure Points
      • Crayons at the ready!
      • Don't forget to have your say on Personal Watercraft usage
      • Watson Ward Community Meeting: Tuesday 18 December 2018
      • Defending the Peninsula from illegal planning works
      • Keeping Peninsula waterways clean is everyone’s business
      • Australian first for accessibility in Mornington
      • The Rye Boat Ramp has been officially launched
      • Council Closing Deadly Cliff Jumping Site at Mount Martha
      • Know Your Council 2017-18 results are in
      • Raise your voice – protect our townships from coastal climate change
      • Share your thoughts on French Street Reserve, Rye
      • Pack your picnic basket for Australia Day 2019
      • Mornington Peninsula shines at Victorian Tourism Awards
      • Don’t forget to slow down this holiday season
      • Great opportunity for tradespeople to join Shire’s specialist panels
      • Shire Closing Deadly Cliff Jumping Site at Mount Martha
      • Fast tracking your planning application
      • Community input key to approved pool design for Rosebud
      • Shire hours for the holiday season
      • Improving water quality in Mount Eliza
      • Have your say reminder: Coastal Villages and Neighbourhoods Strategy
      • Are you looking for volunteer opportunities on the Peninsula?
      • Standing firm against inappropriate development
      • Protecting yourself from the bite
      • More support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
      • Wheelchair friendly beaches return to the Peninsula in time for summer
      • Council adopts Wastewater Management Plan 2018-2023
      • Your Best Bites Food Guide has been served
      • Council takes step to support the community to improve our facilities
      • Tender submissions extended to join Shire’s specialist panels
      • Council’s transparent and accountable meetings
      • O’Toole legacy will shine in Hastings laneway upgrade
      • Existing partnership with Belgravia Leisure expands to Somerville Rec
      • We must listen to the community on jet ski concerns says Mayor Gill
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Launches Kids In Cars Summer Safety
      • Ban Plastic Bags and Protect the Bay
      • Fraudulent rates notice alert
      • Helping you drive to the Southern Peninsula
      • Mornington All Abilities Day named Victorian Sport Awards finalist
      • Stay heat safe this summer
      • Have your say: Shire’s Biodiversity Conservation Plan
      • Supporting residents with Web Chat
      • This summer remember to slow down on our roads
      • Get set for Australia Day 2019
      • Help us protect the values and character of our townships
      • Telecommunication facilities to be installed throughout the Peninsula
      • Reminder: Weekly summer recycling in place until 1 February
      • Bringing festivities and events to the Hastings Foreshore
      • Enhancing and protecting the Mount Martha coastline
      • New year, new pathways to school
      • Creating a safer and more efficient pedestrian network for Sorrento
      • Community Satisfaction Survey
      • Join the conversation: Kaufland store at the Mornington Gateway
      • Protecting our distinctive Baxter township
      • Considering the importance of our wetlands on World Wetlands Day
      • Australia Day Local Award Winners 2019
      • Delivering high quality tourism services on the Peninsula
      • Peninsula shines at Australia’s 2019 AGFG Chefs Hat restaurant awards
      • Council’s biggest buildings go solar
      • Help us protect bees on the Peninsula
      • Sharpen your business skills in March
      • Let’s chat: Hastings Sound Shell
      • Have your say on future development across the Peninsula
      • First sod turned for footpath and road upgrade in Coppin Rd, Sorrento
      • Magistrate wastes no time convicting Tootgarook rubbish dumper
      • Free playgroup for Peninsula kids
      • Council unites environmental advocates and industry reps for wetlands
      • Financial experts caution Council on risks to Peninsula
      • Save with solar
      • New home on the horizon for Mornington Community House
      • Don't miss out: draft Mt Martha Coastal Management Plan consultation
      • Boost for grassroots sports in Tyabb
      • Join us to discuss advocacy issues on the Peninsula
      • Don’t let the weather fool you, the Fire Danger Period is still on
      • Web Chat trial extended due to high demand
      • Join the conversation: help protect the Baxter township
      • Solving biosecurity threats against our local wine industry
      • Showcasing the Peninsula’s blue ribbon produce at the Red Hill Show
      • Join Nyadol Nyuon at the Mornington Peninsula Human Rights Oration
      • Revitalising community interest about the Peninsula’s foreshore
      • Clean up Australia Day 2019
      • 7 year old Harrison joins Peninsula environmental movement
      • Vandals leave $8,000 damage at new Crib Point playground
      • Mornington Peninsula household recycling collections continue
      • Join us in the ongoing protection of Tootgarook Wetland
      • 2020 Kindergarten registrations opening soon
      • New employment opportunities for childcare educators on the Peninsula
      • Mornington brings home trophy at 2018 Victorian Sport Awards
      • $1.5m of crucial funding for mental health services on the Peninsula
      • Girls are making it happen on the Peninsula
      • Industry experts will assist with operation of Rosebud Aquatic Centre
      • Council explores options to respond to Commonwealth aged care reforms
      • Have your say on Council’s draft Master Plan for The Briars
      • Make time to talk about grief and loss
      • You’re invited to the Somerville Recreation Centre Grand Opening
      • New chapter for Dromana Preschool
      • Join us: Watson Ward Community Meeting
      • Tighter leash for Peninsula dog beaches
      • Community planting day for Balnarring Civic Court Reserve
      • Council welcomes funding for safer roads on the Peninsula
      • Don't miss out: have your say on Narambi Recreation Reserve
      • Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards nominations open
      • The future of our waste - Join the conversation with Council
      • New Rosebud Men’s Shed open and looking for members
      • Shire’s age-friendly awards now open
      • Reminder: have your say on the proposed Annual Budget 2019/20
      • Join the fun: Grand Opening of the Somerville Recreation Centre
      • Have your say: Somerville and Balnarring Township Structure Plans
      • Joint position of Frankston Council and Mornington Peninsula Shire
      • No charge to get rid of green waste
      • Don’t forget to have your say on our draft Master Plan for The Briars
      • Anzac Day on the Peninsula: a day to remember
      • Council adopts Baxter Township Structure Plan
      • Scoot over to Somerville: have your say on the Active Recreation Hub
      • Shire hours for Easter and Anzac Day
      • Last call for local artists to submit a green wedge artwork
      • New sport lighting rolling out over the Peninsula
      • Tidy Towns awards opening soon
      • Council successfully obtains funding for road safety
      • IDAHOBIT Day 2019
      • Did you forget to renew your pet registration?
      • How Council could help fund environmental upgrades to your business
      • Former Australian chess champ visits Mt Martha House Community Centre
      • New life for the Somerville Recreation Centre
      • New $4 million sporting pavilion for Mount Martha
      • Refine your business skills
      • Recycling back on track – Council cautions on complacency
      • Have your say: New public facilities for Safety Beach
      • Don’t miss out: have your say on the Somerville Active Recreation Hub
      • Consultation closing soon: Balnarring Township Structure Plan
      • The call is out for 2019 Best Bites Food Awards nominations
      • Our Call to Candidates
      • Community Forum brings bright ideas for the future of waste
      • Limiting cats prowling on the Peninsula
      • Community Grants – Information Sessions
      • Council demands a Container Deposit Scheme from the state government
      • Rich history at Fossil Beach
      • Have your say on our neighbourhood and township character
      • Mayoral commendation for world class IGA in Dromana
      • Restoring sight for the Lospalos community
      • Don’t forget - 2020 Kindergarten registrations closing soon
      • Join us for the Cerberus Ward Community Meeting
      • You’re invited: Watson Ward Community Meeting
      • Fraudulent rates notice alert
      • Green Wedge Exhibition official launch
      • Free support and advice for new parents on the Peninsula
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire welcomes election commitments
      • Exciting opportunity for Peninsula jobs
      • Don’t forget! 2019 Best Bites Food Awards nominations are open
      • Media statement regarding the Tyabb Airfield
      • Have your say: Council’s new Positive Ageing Strategy
      • Shire adopts Annual Budget 2019/20
      • Working towards a Master Plan for the Tyabb Airfield and community
      • Hear about local news at the Briars Ward Community Meeting
      • Last chance! Have your say on the Draft Neighbourhood Character Study
      • Sports Capacity Plan: addressing sports field congestion
      • Help us protect and enhance our coastline
      • Is your business allergy aware?
      • New Marine Industry Precinct would create 3,000 jobs and boost economy
      • Clarification: Roadside floods ‘bad for business’ article
      • Green Wedge Exhibition Results Announced
      • Green Wedge Exhibition 2019 Results Announced
      • Bestselling children’s author Andy Jones comes to Shire Libraries
      • Nominations opening soon for the annual Heritage Awards
      • Shire awards construction tender for Rosebud Aquatic Centre
      • Ensuring safe and healthy food on the Peninsula
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire supports e-waste ban across Victoria
      • Shire supports Tyabb 2020 Airshow
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire Community Grants – Applications now open
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire supports NAIDOC Week 2019
      • Put your food business on the map
      • Rosebud Aquatic Centre: Operators invited to submit Proposal Request
      • $1.5 million for Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth Services Hub
      • Police Point Artist in Residency
      • Beating Buruli – mosquito control study
      • Do you want to join a Coastal Advisory Group?
      • Have your say: Council’s new Local History Development Plan
      • Have your say: Food Safety Management Policy 2019
      • Science Week 2019 at Mornington Peninsula Shire Libraries
      • Council commits to legally protect 130 hectares of Peninsula bio sites
      • Delivering improved facilities for Rosebud sporting groups
      • Council adopts Somerville Township Structure Plan
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire supports MAV’s Rescue Our Recycling Plan
      • Truemans Road Recreation Reserve scores new netball courts
      • Planning? Book in a pre-application appointment!
      • Rosebud Aquatic Centre: Shire celebrates start of construction phase!
      • Interested in volunteering? Drop in to the Volunteer Information Hub!
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire commits to eliminate single use plastics
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire Council responds to SKM shutdown
      • Mornington Peninsula recycling saved from landfill
      • Last chance to apply for Round 1 of the Shire's Community Grants
      • Immunisation service returns to Somerville Recreation Centre
      • Remember to have your say: Councils new Local History Development Plan
      • $11,000 in fines and counting for Mornington Peninsula rubbish dumpers
      • Shire urges residents to have their say on jet skis
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire disappointed by Aero Club's decision
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire Council declares climate emergency
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire rates notices arriving soon
      • Shire welcomes free boating and parking for residents
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire adopts Food Safety Management Policy 2019
      • Council’s position on Beating Buruli in Victoria – mosquito study
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire provides financial boost for events
      • Tyabb Air Show 2020 to get the green light
      • Additional funding for Wellness Pavilion at Rosebud Secondary College
      • Have your say: Council’s new Gender Equality Strategy
      • New community mural unveiled at Rye Primary School
      • First Immunisation at the new Somerville Recreation Centre
      • Council adopts Balnarring Township Structure Plan
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire launches Better Buses campaign
      • Tyabb Central Recreation Pavilion more accessible than ever!
      • Shire joins pilot project with Environment Protection Authority
      • New wheels for Peninsula Specialist School
      • New art exhibition to celebrate pride on the Peninsula
      • Smoke free: a healthier, happier Mornington Peninsula
      • Congratulations to our Tidy Towns finalists on the Peninsula
      • No Mornington Kaufland: a victory for the community and Council!
      • Exciting plans for a new community space in Flinders
      • Join us: Seawinds Ward Community Meeting
      • Join us for: Cerberus Ward Community Meeting
      • Do you want to help Peninsula residents stay fire safe?
      • Shire taking a stand against illegal earthworks in Portsea
      • Shire begins multimillion-dollar upgrade of Crib Point Rec Reserve
      • Do you want a smoke free Peninsula?
      • Ensuring footpath compliance in commercial areas
      • Share your voice: Contribute to reconciliation on the Peninsula
      • Nominations now open for the 2020 Australia Day Awards!
      • Winners of the 2019 Mornington Peninsula Heritage Awards
      • Shire receives strong results in Local Government Satisfaction Survey
      • Volunteering made easy thanks to new Hastings hub
      • Breastfeeding support service now available in Tootgarook
      • Celebrate Seniors Festival on the Peninsula
      • Detox Your Home event: Mornington
      • Burn off restrictions eased for October
      • Mornington Peninsula projects head to finals in Victorian Early Years
      • Tyabb 2020 Airshow takes flight
      • Get active for Walk to School month on the Peninsula
      • Local contractors invited to tender for Council’s civil works panel
      • Lighting up our sports fields
      • After four weeks, the Better Buses campaign is powering ahead
      • Get your green waste ready
      • Taking steps towards a happier and healthier Peninsula
      • Victorian Disability Advisory Council welcomes Peninsula local
      • Message from the Mayor - March 2020
      • Temporary closure of services and facilities due to Coronavirus
      • What are your thoughts on the Shire's Mobile Library?
      • Peninsula residents get ready to tee off!
      • Council solar rollout complete
      • Displaced workers get new opportunities in community cleansing program
      • Celebrating National Volunteer Week on the Peninsula
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire committed to preventing gambling harm
      • Peninsula creatives move online to connect with community
      • Council welcomes 5M government injection for Sorrento Searoad Ferry
      • Celebrating National Reconciliation Week 2020
      • Shire welcomes latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions
      • Winners are grinners at Cooee Café, Rosebud
      • Mornington Peninsula Shire services gradually reopen
      • Vic Government extends pool & spa registration due date to 1 Nov 2020
      • Let’s work together to create an age-friendly Mornington Peninsula
    • Peninsula Wide
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    • Newsletters
    • From the Mayor
    • Initiatives and Current Issues
      • Closure of Mornington Centrelink
      • Safer Speeds Trial
      • Share Our Beaches. Share Our Summer
      • Bay Trail Network – Missing links
      • Stony Point to Cowes Car Ferry
      • Green Wedge
      • Road Safety
      • Taste of the Peninsula
      • Better Buses for the Mornington Peninsula
    • Summer Guide
      • Places to Go
      • Beaches
      • Summer Snaps Competition
  • Have your say
    • Have Your Say: Positive Ageing Strategy 2020- 2025
    • Have Your Say: Mobile Library Review
    • Have Your Say: Boatshed and Bathing Box Policy 2020
    • Proposed Budget 2020/21
    • Meet the Mayor and CEO
    • Advertised Planning Applications
    • Public Notices
    • Planning Scheme Amendments
    • Past Have Your Say pages
      • Rye Urban Design Guidelines
      • Draft Arts and Culture Plan
      • RideSafe Strategy
      • Better Buses
      • Eco Park Mount Martha Active Recreation and Skate Hub
      • Robertson Reserve Balnarring Playground
      • Safety Beach and Mt Martha North Beach Public Amenities
      • Road Safety consultation
      • Climate Emergency
      • Smoke Free Environment Policy
      • Draft Reconciliation Action Plan
      • Our Water Future
      • Flinders Civic Hall Concept Plans
      • Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2030
      • Pedestrian Access Strategy
      • Green Wedge Management Plan 2018
      • Housing Policies
      • Kaufland store Mornington Gateway
  • Doing business with us
    • Tenders
      • What is e-Procurement (Tenderlink)?
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      • Tenders Disclaimer - Closing Dates and Times
    • Current Tenders & Expression of Interests
      • CN2496 - BONEO RD/BESGROVE ST/ALLAMBI AV TRAFFIC SIGNALS
      • CN2509 - Wilkinson Street and Carmichael Street Road Upgrade
      • CN2514 Our Aquatic Centre Café Operator
    • Tenders & Expression of Interests at Evaluation
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    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Laws & Regulations
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  • Business & Economy
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    • Business information
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      • Demographic Information
    • Business programs
      • Best Bites
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    • Agricultural Matters
    • Environmental Approaches
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      • Manage Your Business Waste
      • Becoming Resource Efficient
      • Recognition for Sustainable Practices
      • Environmental Upgrade Finance (EUF)
    • Health & Safety
      • Health forms
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    • Food & Health Business
      • Food Business Requirements
      • Health act for businesses
      • Registering a Food Business
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      • Food For Thought Newsletter
      • Food Allergens and Intolerances
      • Best Bites
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      • Streatrader and Temporary Food Permits
    • Tourism Visitor Economy
  • Strategies, Plans & Policies
    • Council Plan
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    • Annual Report & Budget
    • Community Reports
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    • State of the Shire’s Infrastructure Assets Report
  • Major Projects
  • Careers & Volunteering
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    • Workplace Safety
• Community Services
  • Children & Family
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    • Maternal & Child Health
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    • Playgroups & Toy Libraries
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  • Halls for Hire
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  • Youth Services
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    • Where to get help for youth and families
    • Youth Programs
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      • Youth Services - School Holiday Program
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      • Community mental health first aid training
  • Seniors
    • Services
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      • In-home Support
      • Community Transport
      • National aged and disability services reforms
    • Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders (PACE)
    • Activities & Programs
      • Active Ageing & Accessible Recreation
      • Positive Ageing
      • Delys Sargeant Age-Friendly Awards
      • Positive Ageing Newsletter
      • Keeping Active, Involved and Informed
      • Seniors Festival - Mornington Peninsula
    • Health & Wellbeing tips for older residents
      • How to prepare for heat waves and stay healthy this summer
      • Advice for Keeping Warm and Staying Safe in Winter
      • Are you scam savvy?
      • Smoke Alarm and Fire Safety for Residents
      • Ladder safety for residents
      • Beware fake tradies
  • Roads & Footpaths
    • Roads
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      • Register of Public Roads
      • Unmade Roads Construction
      • VicRoads roads
      • Road Grading Program
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      • Dust Suppression
    • Footpaths and the Pedestrian Access Strategy
    • Road Safety Programs
      • Fatigue
      • DriveSafe & RideSafe
      • Road Safety Programs
      • Travel Time Demo Project - Summer 2018/19
    • Rye Smart Parking Trial 2020
  • Disability Access and Inclusion
    • Disability Access and Inclusion Advocacy and Planning
      • MetroAccess
      • Disability Inclusion Plan
      • Disability Advisory Committee
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