Consultation opens on plan to protect four bushland reserves Published on 17 August 2026 Mornington Peninsula Shire is inviting community members to have their say on a proposal to place permanent legal protection over four Shire-owned bushland reserves. Tagged as: , Media Release
Bin fires put residents and drivers at risk Published on 17 August 2026 A series of fires this winter has highlighted the dangers hazardous items pose to our waste truck drivers and communities. Tagged as: , Media Release
Seal of approval: Sammy gets his own Safety Beach mural Published on 14 August 2026 Move over, celebrities. Safety Beach has a new mural star, and he's got flippers. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
Community and Council unite to finish Flinders pier restoration Published on 14 August 2026 Thirteen standalone wooden piles sitting offshore at Flinders have become Western Port's own "Twelve Apostles", a visible reminder of a State Government restoration project, started but never finished. Tagged as: , Media Release
Portsea named Victorian Top Tourism Town winner Published on 13 August 2026 Portsea has been named a Victorian winner in the 2026 Top Tourism Town Awards, taking out the Tiny Tourism Town category and earning a place as a national finalist. Tagged as: , Media Release
Council to cut the number of properties affected by landslide controls Published on 12 August 2026 Council will seek to substantially reduce the number of Mornington Peninsula properties affected by an interim planning control for landslide susceptibility, after a thorough review of the data by geotechnical experts. Tagged as: , Media Release
Local emergency information now easier to find Published on 07 August 2026 The Shire has launched a new emergency dashboard, designed to help our community find trusted, accurate and local emergency information all in one place. Tagged as: , Media Release
Grounds for celebration at Mornington Published on 07 August 2026 A $13,140 grant from the Mornington Peninsula's Community Charitable Fund has been approved by the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation to support HomeGround Cafe as a vital community enterprise in Mornington. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
New mural at Safety Beach honours Sammy the seal Published on 06 August 2026 A new mural by local artist Tyson Savanah now honours the life of Sammy the seal at Safety Beach. Tagged as: , Media Release