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
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
Rye’s new skate park is the wheel deal Published on 02 October 2026 Wheels up Rye, the upgraded Rye Skate Park is officially open and it is already giving big “just one more go” energy. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
Curious how artists see the places we pass every day? Published on 25 September 2026 Do You See What I See? showcases the work of Coastal Sketchers, a grassroots collective of local artists who capture the unique landscapes and stories of the Mornington Peninsula through observational sketching. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
A remarkably Eazy story to tell Published on 18 September 2026 When Eazy arrived at the shelter in August 2025, very little was known about his history. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
Collaboration delivers success at Somerville Recreation Reserve Published on 04 September 2026 A local partnership at Somerville Recreation Reserve has delivered a state-of-the-art bar and cool room for the Somerville Cricket Club, proving what can be achieved when local passion meets Shire guidance. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
Planting habitat, growing Community at The Briars Published on 28 August 2026 Congratulations to The Briars team, Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation and the many volunteers who helped make this year's National Tree Day planting a tremendous success and another important milestone in the expansion of The Briars Sanctuary. Tagged as: , Peninsula Tale
Community and Council unite to finish Flinders pier restoration Published on 21 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: , Peninsula Tale
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