Keeping it Real

Mornington singer-songwriter, Natasha Kate was born to be a musician. On top of incredible natural talent, she has exceptional focus, drive and determination. She has left traditional high school to do her coursework at home online so she can spend more time focusing on her music career. Natasha works hard to find the balance between classwork, singing, songwriting and studio time.

Fictionโ€™s Prescription

By Sarah Halfpenny Photos Yanni When bestselling Australian author Kylie…

Literary Stardust

Award-winning Frankston author Irma Gold takes her readers into exotic worlds that they may never experience for themselves.

Magic Music

In their boutique studio, Magic Mountain Records, in Mount Eliza, brothers Matt and Jack Harrison offer a full service to singers and musicians who want to record their music, have coaching, or co-write.

Plot of Gold

Rosebud novelist Heidi Catherine jokes about her new โ€œlife of crimeโ€; not a nefarious career change but merely the latest genre to which she is now turning her prodigious talent.

Fearless Foodie

The Mornington Peninsula (Main Ridge to be precise) has just scored a new culinary experience: Frog Hollow Kitchen. Focussing on seasonal, Mediterranean recipes, owner Ciara Griffiths, has created both a beautiful space and a beautiful experience.

Get Fresh

Tucked under the clock tower in Mt Martha Village, The Green Bowl is thriving. Founded by friends Sharalyn Marchant and Ange Pnini, itโ€™s all about big flavour and real nourishment.

Swedish Sensations

Semla buns are the biggest and best, according to baker Robin Ridell, who switched his life as a sports journalist in Sweden to start a microbakery, Semla the Bakery in Seaford.

Conscious Eating

Fiona Hammond knows food. In her career, spanning over 25 years, she has worked as a recipe developer and tester, a food stylist and food photographer.

Say Cheese

Bittern artisan cheesemakers Melinda and Shane Voss are in love โ€“ with cheese. They’d always made their own cheeses, but COVID-19 prompted their move to a commercial kitchen.

Facing Fashion

Trends come and go quickly. Cultures change, and new lifestyle habits evolve, but one thing is always a given: we continually get olderโ€ฆand hopefully wiser. As much as I aspire to wear a cute bikini or pour myself into a smooth pair of leather pants, I donโ€™t think Iโ€™m going to wear them well. Staying real is ok.

Winter Warmers

Believe it or not, winter is upon us. Itโ€™s a bit of shock to the system, and we have had a huge delay in pulling the boots and coats out of the cupboard. So why am I excited?!

Denim Days

On May 20th, 1873, a global fashion icon was born: denim jeans! This indigo-dyed cotton fabric has become a major player in the fashion world. Now, with so many styles, colours, and shapes available, where do you even start?

Eventful April

Pretty florals, graphics and textured fabrics like lace and tweed take centre stage this autumn.

Style is your Superpower

Wearing well-styled clothing can command power and drive confidence. It is definitely worth celebrating.

Rising River

Growing up in a football family โ€“ his father Nathan played AFL for Hawthorn and Port Adelaide, his uncle Ryan played for Collingwood, and cousin Oscar is also making his mark in the sport โ€“ meant footy was never just a weekend activity for River Lonie. “I was naturally drawn to footy and then also sort of forced to do it, but I loved it either way,”

Bird is the Word

Peter Mitchell doesnโ€™t use a pen or a paintbrush for his art medium. His medium is his Global Positioning System (GPS). He combines creativity and physical activity with technology to produce huge images drawn on parks, sand dunes, or anywhere there is space to roam.

Jason Warren Racing
Fire and Reins

Spring brings a softness to the air thatโ€™s welcome to both horses and family alike at Jason Warren Racing Stables in Mornington. Thereโ€™s excitement in the air, as the Spring Racing Carnival gets underway.

Inspiring Athletes

At just 20 years old, Mackenzie Eardley is already making waves in the AFLW after being drafted by the Hawks at the age of 18 from Dandenong Stingrays.

Surf Champs

Mornington Peninsula women of all ages are riding a wave of success in surfing competitions and their accomplishments are something to be celebrated.

Vintage Vizard

Steve Vizard loves his stunning Arthurs Seat property so much that it takes a lot to get him to the city these days. But there is one thing that will make Steve and Sarah Vizard drop everything and hurry to Melbourne: their grandchildren, Poppy and Teddy.

Middle-Aged Goddess

As the โ€˜Middle-Aged Goddessโ€™, Jane McCann helps women all over the world feel more positive about themselves in middle age, with an Instagram audience of over 134,000 people.

A Vigilant Voice

That Gary Turner, a radio announcer, media and communications advisor, a Master of Ceremonies, and an actor, should get throat cancer was a cruel twist of fate.

Slay, SammyJ

You might not know Samuel Jonathan McMillan, born and bred on the Mornington Peninsula, but you probably know Sammy J, writer, comedian, singer, composer, and radio presenter.

Still Shining

Marcia Hines OAM, was born to shine. She started singing when she was only four years old. Sitting by the radio with the family on Sundays listening to the top 40 songs, she just had the urge to sing.

Local Light: Tony Sowersbyโ€™s Artistic Lens

Seaford artist Tony Sowersby has spent his life observing the world and reflecting it back through a humanist lens, often finding beauty in the ordinary or overlooked. Tony finds life beautiful, nowhere more so than his local area.

Adrenaline Kick

When it comes to live entertainment, there are few higher-octane events than a match night at 5/37 Brunel Road in Seaford.

Pawninsula pups

The โ€˜puppy menuโ€™ is the newest addition to the peninsula dining scene, catering for the cuter kind of cafe goers and combining two pillars of peninsula culture; family and food.

Reptiles For Miles

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park’s newest attraction includes venomous snakes, pythons, a freshwater crocodile, green tree frogs, and a range of lizards in purpose-built reptile habitats.

A Fruitful Journey

The Tyabb Packing House Antiques is home to more than 20 dealers, all specialists in their fields and many of whom have over 40 yearsโ€™ experience.

Focus on Somerville

Once an orchard town, Somerville has grown rapidly over the past 20 years. Enjoy diverse dining, local brews, distilleries, and coffee roasters. Family fun includes Dinosaur World and Yaringa Boat Harbour, while adults can explore nightlife at Vesbar or tastings at Chiefโ€™s Son Distillery. Shop at Somerville Plaza, Centro Somerville, or browse charming specialty stores.

Focus on Flinders

Flinders is a beautiful and historic coastal village overlooking Western Port, located at the point where Western Port Bay meets Bass Strait. Flinders is a 73 km drive south of Melbourne’s Central Business District.

Focus on Dromana

While in Dromana, head down to the beach with its white sands and calm waters, enjoy a relaxed lunch at one of the many cafes, or taste an award-winning drop at one of the local distilleries. Later, catch a movie at the Dromana Drive-In.

Focus on Portsea

Portsea is located approximately 110 kilometres drive south of the Melbourne CBD, and is the most westerly settlement on the Mornington Peninsula.

Focus on Seaford

Stroll the beach and pier walking paths, spot diverse birdlife in the wetlands, and visit a brewery or distillery on Hartnett Drive.

What's On

Whether itโ€™s outdoor markets, live music, art exhibitions, or food and wine festivals, the Peninsula offers something for everyone. Click below to see what's coming up.