CONSULTATION is underway on an upgrade to the Thompson Road and Mornington Peninsula Freeway interchange in Patterson Lakes. The western side of the road is set to be redeveloped as part of the state and federal government’s joint $1.2 billion “Road Blitz”. Consultation on potential changes are now open, and will be accepted until 30 November. A project design will then be developed, followed by detailed traffic analysis and on-site investigations. Planning work is expected to finish next year. Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said “the community have made it clear they want to be consulted on the project which will…
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On Saturday, 7 March 2026, the Mornington Peninsula will welcome a bold new cultural experience: Sculpted Sounds, an outdoor music festival set against the breathtaking backdrop of McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery in Langwarrin. This one-day event promises more than just music; it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and connection. Festival goers will enjoy performances by some of Australia’s most acclaimed artists while immersed in native bushland and surrounded by world-class sculpture. With ticket proceeds supporting McClelland’s exhibitions, education programs, and cultural preservation, Sculpted Sounds is as much about giving back as it is about entertainment. It’s a festival where…
THE redevelopment of Sandfield Reserve in Carrum Downs is now complete. The federal government, state government, and Frankston Council each contributed money towards the $4.95 million project. The finished precinct includes a multi-sports court and skate park upgrades which were completed late last year, an upgraded play space with water and nature play, outdoor fitness equipment, walking and running circuits, public toilets, barbeques, and improved lighting and pathways. Frankston deputy mayor Steffie Conroy said “the first Sandfield Reserve play space was built 26 years ago, then another added in 2004 and fenced in 2015, so it’s great to see the…
A FIRE festival will come to Frankston in mid-2026 to light up the waterfront. The Frankston Winter Fire Festival is set to take place on 13 June, 2026. Frankston Council has awarded the event organisers $100,000 through its Destination Event Attraction Program to stage the festival. The event is scheduled to feature a bonfire lighting ceremony, fire pits, performers, live music, and food and drink offerings. Frankston deputy mayor Steffie Conroy said the Frankston Winter Fire Festival “will bring warmth, light and energy to our city at a time when things traditionally begin to quieten down.” “This new festival will…
A MULTI-million-dollar development opened at Sages Cottage Farm last week – creating jobs and changing the lives of many Melbournians living with disabilities. Sage’s Cottage, owned by Wallara Australia, opened their new Hub@Sages building, flower farm and sensory garden on 12 November. The project has been jointly funded by Wallara Australia and both local and international donors. Wallara supported employee Phuong, who lives with a disability, is already seeing the profound benefits of the state-of-the-art sensory garden on site. Phuong works two days a week at Sages Cafe and says being able to step away to walk around the lake, see the flowers and hear the…