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Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor, Anthony Marsh, announced Blue Mini Café in Rosebud as the overall winner of 2022 Best Bites People’s Choice Awards for the second year. More than 45 customers nominated their favourite [...]

Local businesses need to act now to benefit from the Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program. The program allows customers to claim back 25% when they spend $40 or more on eligible dining and entertainment [...]

Even before COVID, many main streets were struggling and, in some cases dying, for reasons beyond their control; the introduction of internet shopping and development of shopping centres both came as a huge blow [...]

The Victorian Government has announced that most COVID-19 restrictions have been removed. Changes will include: Patrons will no longer be required to have two doses or show their vaccination status before entering any venue. Check-in [...]

Through the Small Business Ventilation Program, eligible businesses can apply for funding to invest in equipment, undertake works or engage professional services to improve ventilation in areas of the workplace that are accessible to customers. [...]

 The Briars Master Plan focusses on protecting, enhancing and celebrating the natural, cultural and heritage beauty of The Briars. What is already loved by our community will remain and we will bring in some new, [...]

For the first time ever, Sustainability Victoria, the Banksia Foundation and Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria have combined forces to deliver the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2022! The Premier’s Sustainability Awards celebrate Victorians that are leading the [...]

Co-investment agreement between NBN Co and Victorian Government will provide around 40,000 eligible homes and businesses on Fibre to the Node (FTTN) in 50 suburbs and towns across Victoria the ability to upgrade to [...]

We urge all farmers and landowners on the Mornington Peninsula not to burn off just yet and check with your vineyard neighbour to see where they're at with harvest. Even though fire restrictions were [...]

Are you a business owner, or work in the manufacturing sector, and looking to understand more about the circular economy? Recycling your waste is just one step in a circular economy, which focuses on creating [...]

Work is a big part of our daily lives, and it can help to prevent mental health difficulties by giving us a sense of purpose and contribution. A mentally healthy workplace has measures in [...]

The Red Hill Show, to be held on Saturday 12th March 2022 (Labour Day weekend), is again supporting Mornington Peninsula Producers and local produce as a key pillar of the Show, through their ‘Mornington Peninsula [...]

The Victorian Government has announced a major stimulus injection to help businesses recover strongly from the effects of the Omicron variant. The $200 million package was announced by Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula [...]

Once again we have proof that there’s nowhere better to live than Mornington Peninsula! Many of our local tourism businesses have good reason to celebrate after the Victorian Tourism Awards Gala Ceremony on 3 February. [...]

Following the Victorian Government announcing that it will be extending the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme) until 15 March 2022, regulations for the Scheme have been made. Key changes under the extended Scheme The tenant’s turnover must be under [...]

The Red Hill Show, to be held on Saturday 12th March 2022 (Labour Day weekend), is again supporting Mornington Peninsula Producers and local produce as a key pillar of the Show, through their ‘Mornington Peninsula [...]

The Victorian Government has introduced new regulations under the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme to support small and family businesses experiencing financial hardship due to the latest wave of the pandemic. Eligible commercial tenants with an [...]

The Jobs Victoria Fund is providing $250 million in wage subsidies to assist Victorian businesses hire new staff or increase the hours of existing staff. To be eligible for a wage subsidy up to $20,000 [...]

Following the success of the first round of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Climate Action Grants in 2021, this program is now open for a second round.  Are you looking to make your business more sustainable?  Mornington [...]

After two very challenging years for the tourism industry, some of our local tourism businesses are eagerly counting down to the Victorian Tourism Awards Gala Ceremony on 3 February. Running for 30 years, the esteemed [...]

Let the Shire know how to allocate funds for next year! It’s so easy to have your ideas and priorities considered for the Budget. In the brand new Budget Portal you can share your own [...]