THE behaviour of whales in Port Phillip and Western Port appears to be changing. Data collected by the Hastings-based Dolphin Research Institute includes a blue whale being recorded in early…
CURLY-haired Somerville resident Emily Cullen has always been complimented on her luscious, strawberry-gold locks. But the peninsula shearer didn’t bat an eye when deciding to cut a good portion of…
A TEENAGER has been busted allegedly driving around an esky filled with marihuana. Police were called on 18 June after someone was spotted driving a motorised esky on Lyrebird Drive…
DELIBERATE damage to bus shelters on the Mornington Peninsula is costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. On Tuesday morning – 21 June – a bus shelter near the corner…
SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol Members were astounded when they conducted an evidentiary breath test on a driver on 21 June who registered 0.223. Officers were conducting preliminary breath testing on Skye…
CAR owners are being reminded to keep their car keys out of sight in the house, after another prestige car theft in Mount Eliza on Monday night or early Tuesday…
MORE COVID-19 restrictions were lifted last weekend. Last week the state government moved to remove more restrictions in response to growing rates of vaccination. As of 11.59pm on 22 April…
LIMITS on purchases have been reinstated across Woolworths stores nationwide. Customers will be limited to buying just two packs of toilet paper and painkillers during their shop. Woolworths has attributed…
MORNINGTON Peninsula and bayside businesses are experiencing the fallout from increasing COVID-19 infections, with some having to close at their busiest time of the year due to staff shortages. Hotel…
THE COVID crisis is escalating on the Mornington Peninsula as the population swells over summer and the health system buckles under enormous strain. Staff shortages at Peninsula Health and rising…
SOCCER BAXTER announced on Monday (27 June) that Stephen Fisher would take over from George Hughes as senior coach for the 2023 season. Fisher will be in charge of a…
HORSE RACING JEROME Hunter has trained the first winner by first-season sire, Thronum, at Caulfield on Saturday. Hunter’s two-year-old gelding Thron Bone landed an impressive three-quarters of a length victory…
MPNFL DIVISION ONE FRANKSTON YCW continued their domination in MPNFL Division One with a convincing win over Dromana. The Tigers didn’t fire all day, and after trailing by 17 points…
A MORDIALLOC life saver was among the winners at the Victorian Sports Awards earlier this month. Mordialloc Life Saving Club member Samanatha Barrow won the coveted Involve Masters Athlete of…
INDIGENOUS songwriter Kutcha Edwards will perform his live show at Kingston Arts Centre this Friday. Edwards’ show explores the themes of country, birth, youth, politics, love, culture, healing, and hope.…
FLUORESCENT colours tend to catch the eye, which is why an exhibition running in Frankston has been turning heads. Artist Kate Rohde (pictured left) has prepared an exhibition of works…
AN interview tape which features in the upcoming documentary No Mercy, No Remorse. Picture: Stan A DOCUMENTARY about the serial killer who murdered three young women around Frankston is set…
MUSICIAN Kutcha Edwards headlines the events scheduled for Reconciliation Week this week. Edwards will perform at Frankston Arts Centre on 1 June. His show explores themes of country, birth, youth,…
FRANKSTON’S oldest house has reopened after undergoing maintenance works. The Ballam Park Homestead, which was built in 1855, is now the home of a museum. The home received $250,000 in…
FRANKSTON and Susono in Japan have been sister cities for 40 years. The milestone was celebrated at an event at the Frankston Civic Centre. In 1983 as a Frankston high…
THE Frankston Historical Society has prepared a curriculum package to help local students learn about Frankston’s rich history. Frankston Historical Society president Glenda Viner said the project was a “great…
MARJORIE Andrew celebrates her 108th birthday. Picture: Gary Sissons A WOMAN who has been a part of Melbourne’s growth and prosperity for more than 100 years celebrated her 108th birthday…
