THE state government has approved a major redevelopment of Arthurs Seat Eagle, finding the project acceptable on planning grounds – a decision that has sparked backlash from some on the Mornington Peninsula. In a statement issued on February 19, Arthurs Seat Eagle (ASE) announced it had received approval from the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) “for a landmark upgrade that will, once completed, establish the attraction as one of Australia’s premier year-round tourism destinations”. The approved project includes a new observation tower, Victoria’s first mountaintop luge ride, a café expansion and a purpose-built indoor immersive experience centre. The statement…
Author: Brendan Rees
A KANGAROO has died following a rescue at Aspendale Beach, sparking concern over protecting wildlife at the Edithvale Wetlands where it is believed to have escaped from. The incident occurred on 4 February when the young male Eastern Grey Kangaroo was found in shallow water at the beach. According to a Facebook post by local wildlife campaigner Donna Walsh, wildlife rescuers attended to the kangaroo on the beach, but the rescue was made difficult by members of the public who failed to follow instructions “by not keeping back from the kangaroo and putting their dogs on a lead”. Walsh said…
THE state of the Peninsula Link has come under fire from Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie, who has accused the state government of poor planning and causing ongoing disruption for commuters and businesses. Speaking at Federal Parliament on 9 February, McKenzie said Peninsula Link, which “connects the Mornington Peninsula community to work, services and the city every day,” had been mismanaged over the past year. “Over the last year the incompetent Allan Labor government has turned Pen Link into an obstacle course, with inexplicable speed limits, phantom roadworks, unpredictable lane closures and enough orange cones to be visible from outer space,”…
COUNCIL rates will rise by no more than 2.75 per cent in the next financial year, following a decision by the state government aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures for households. The cap, announced on 23 December by Local Government Minister Nick Staikos, will be lowered from the current three per cent cap. This is based on the forecast consumer price index, which limits how much councils can increase their total revenue from general rates and municipal charges in 2026–27. The decision falls under the Fair Go Rates system, which links annual rate increases to inflation. The cap was set after…
AROUND 200 motorcyclists are set to make their festive run from Frankston Pier to Rosebud Secondary College for the 24th annual Southern Peninsula Food For All toy appeal. The 6 December event will see a convoy, often featuring bikes decked out in tinsel, soft toys and the occasional Santa suit, join the much-loved tradition on the peninsula. Riders donate toys and festive goodies, all of which go directly to families struggling during the holiday season. Food for All volunteers say the toy run provided a significant boost to their annual appeal, helping ensure no child on the southern peninsula goes…