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Find your bin day, local tip (resource recovery centre) or hopper, waste disposal guide and more.

Report a Problem

Use our simple online reporting facility to create and track service requests for common issues.

Pay Online

Pay online for rates, planning applications, animal registration renewals, fines and more

Building and Planning

Find out more about our Building and Planning processes

Business Support

Delivering a range of services to assist every stage of business development.

Book a campsite

Book a campsite at the Shire's Rosebud, Rye & Sorrento foreshore camping.

Animals & Pets

Access information about living with pets and animals on the Mornington Peninsula.

Major Projects

View information on the Shire's major projects such as street works, shops and more.

Careers at Council

If you are passionate about working for a progressive and innovative council, apply within.

News

You’ll want to make a detour at Yawa – here’s why

Published on 16 May 2025

There’s something new at Yawa – and it’s not just what’s happening in the pool.

Peninsula Agroecology Forum: Local food, farming and innovation

Published on 13 May 2025

Farmers, chefs, grocers, and food innovators—get ready to gather, learn, and be inspired. Tickets are now on sale for the Mornington Peninsula Agroecology Forum, taking place Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at the Flinders Civic Hall.

Rye recognised at Australian Tidy Towns Awards

Published on 12 May 2025

The township of Rye was proudly represented at the Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards, held 2 – 4 May 2025 in Beechworth.

Events

HERstory: Women of the Mornington Peninsula

18 May 2025

HERstory: Women of the Mornington Peninsula is a public art initiative created to honour and celebrate the vital contributions of women in shaping the cultural, social, and historical identity of the Mornington Peninsula.

MPRG Autumn exhibitions

18 May 2025

James Tylor and New Wave 2025 VCE Student Exhibition

Hastings Community Art Space - Exhibition Our Stories: Unearthed

18 May 2025

Hastings-Western Port Historical Society joins us in celebrating the 2025 National Trust Australian Heritage Festival.

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Have your say

Community housing for women and children in Rosebud

Have your say on proposed housing for women and children in need.

Community Disaster Resilience Plan

How prepared are you when disaster strikes? Help shape a plan for you and your community.

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What’s happening in my area?

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My Neighbourhood

Discover your local events, parks, facilities, projects, Councillors, bin dates and more.

Our Councillors

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council will have 11 Wards each with a single Councillor.

Have Your Say

Get involved! Have your say on a range of Shire plans, projects & activities.

Things to do on the Mornington Peninsula

Markets

A great way to discover the Peninsula's arts, crafts & local produce is at our celebrated markets.

Parks and Reserves

Explore our large and diverse range of parks and reserves for sports, bushwalking and picnics.

Playgrounds

There are 145 playgrounds around the peninsula with a variety of play experiences and equipment.

Our sites

Youth Services

Visit our three welcoming youth hubs and discover free programs for young people aged 10-25.

MP Business

Resources guidance and advice from industry experts, relevant local news articles and opportunities.

MPRG

One of Australia's leading regional galleries, renowned for its exhibition program.

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