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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
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Improved vegetation clearing planning controls for bushfire protection
Tuerong pavilion all-inclusive facilities upgrade
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Yawa Aquatic Centre's new manager
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Community information session – 1 Marine Drive Safety Beach
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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
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Another step closer to a waste and plastic free Peninsula
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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?
Carols by headlights
Mount Martha teenager to takeover ABC Melbourne
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
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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
Single-use plastics? There’s a grant for that!
Don't forget to renew your pet registration
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
What can we do to prevent contaminated recycling bins?
Anzac Day on the Peninsula
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
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Is your business allergy aware?
Last chance for cheaper energy upgrades
Be brave and make change this National Reconciliation Week
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Could Fingal, Flinders or Sorrento become the next Top Tourism Town?
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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
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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
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Sunnyside North beach survey results
Mornington Peninsula: home to winning regional tourism experiences
Beach access has been rolled out this summer
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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
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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!
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Our Budget portal is open: share your ideas and priorities
Wheelie great news for dirt jump trial
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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
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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
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A creative mentorship opportunity is waiting for you!
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Declared Fire Danger Period starts Monday 30 January
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VCAT decision puts Peninsula's Green Wedge under threat
How many mowers to cut over 18 million square metres of grass?
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2023 Australia Day Local Awards winners
Community satisfaction survey starts Monday
The best environmental education happens in nature
Giving our Sports Club Management Policy a workout
Mornington Peninsula mural named finalist for 2022 Street Art Awards
New Seawinds Ward Councillor elected
Win a $100 Best Bites Budget voucher! YUM!
Food truck expressions of interest now open
Call for candidates for upcoming Shire Council by-election
Step up to clean up in March!
Shire bushlands management tender now open
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Peninsula mural wins bronze at the 2022 Australian Street Art Awards
A greener and cleaner Civic Reserve
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Percy Cerutty immortalised in Portsea
Winners of 2022 Delys Sargeant Age Friendly Awards
Celebrate in purple and white for International Women’s Day
Community feedback for our Budget soars
Council adopts the Hastings Foreshore Masterplan
If you have unauthorised watercraft – now's the time to take it home
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RW Stone Reserve Master Plan - Have your say
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Family fun this autumn at The Briars
Stop Development chipping away at our Green Wedge
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Don't fuel the fire: Never dispose of hazardous materials in your bins
Pet registration due in April
How do you feel about public art?
Five ways to celebrate your wellbeing
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Discover the fascinating world of fungi
Making Mothers Beach, Mornington safer and more accessible
Find your DRIFT as Peninsula’s major arts festival returns
Boost for local sporting facilities
Paragliders airborne at Mount Martha
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New Watson Ward Councillor elected
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Does your child need kindergarten in 2024?
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Anzac Day on the Peninsula
Feel supported with smalltalk
Public Art Policy consultation closes soon
Help shape the Peninsula’s economy over the next 10 years
Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme Amendment C286morn
Customer Experience Benchmarking survey begins today
Have you nominated your town yet?
Funding available for Senior’s Festival events
Have you forgotten to renew your pet registration?
The dogs are all ears at Hastings Library
Prestigious Archibald Prize returns this Spring
Calling all aspiring writers!
Mornington Peninsula goes electric
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Victorian Budget - Statement from the Mayor
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