Tiny town, big bragging rights: Portsea tops the nation Published on 16 October 2026 Portsea may be one of the Mornington Peninsula's smallest villages, but it's claimed one of Australia's biggest tourism honours. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
Mornington Peninsula Produce marks 10 years of local provenance Published on 15 October 2026 The Shire is celebrating 10 years of Mornington Peninsula Produce (MPP), a trusted provenance brand for food and products genuinely grown, bred or raised on the Mornington Peninsula, and a thriving membership network connecting local farmers, growers, makers and producers. Tagged as: , Media Release
Move more, meet new people and get Active Together this November Published on 15 October 2026 Mornington Peninsula residents looking for new ways to get active will soon have an easier way to find opportunities close to home, with the launch of Active Together. Tagged as: , Media Release
Schnapper Point boat ramp upgrade complete, boardwalk makeover next Published on 14 October 2026 The upgraded Schnapper Point boat ramp is now open, delivering a safer, more accessible and easier to use facility for boaters. Tagged as: , Media Release
New Briars Ward Councillor sworn in Published on 14 October 2026 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has welcomed Christine Leahy as the new Councillor for Briars Ward following their swearing-in on Wednesday 14 October 2026. Tagged as: , Media Release
Have you say on our dogs policy Published on 14 October 2026 Mornington Peninsula Shire is engaging the community on current dog controls at 19 sites across the Peninsula, with community engagement open until 6 November 2026. Tagged as: , Media Release
Getting the job done: community projects roll out across the Peninsula Published on 13 October 2026 From new pickleball courts in Sorrento to a spruced-up bar at Main Ridge, we're delivering a string of local projects across the Mornington Peninsula this season. Tagged as: , Media Release
A brighter chapter for Shire libraries Published on 09 October 2026 Visitors to Shire libraries can now enjoy refreshed and more welcoming spaces thanks to recent upgrades across our library branches, including new furniture, a dedicated library pod at Mornington Library and a striking new mural at Hastings Library. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
Shire welcomes small win on Portsea Front Beach advocacy Published on 06 October 2026 The Shire is calling for a funded plan to restore Portsea Front Beach, welcoming the Victorian Government’s announcement of community consultation as a step towards getting the beach back. Tagged as: , Media Release