Mornington Peninsula
Peptide scandal spreads to racing
Nick McKenzie and Richard Baker A Victorian trainer is one of a number of thoroughbred racing figures being investigated over the suspected use of peptides in their horses, including the anti-obesity drug given to some Essendon...
Earthquake shakes Geelong, surrounds
Jared Lynch A magnitude-3 earthquake has been recorded near Geelong, with residents living from Werribee to Clifton Springs on the Bellarine Peninsula feeling the shock.
Height fears for Point Nepean plan
Farrah Tomazin A new jetty, restaurant, luxury hotel and tertiary campus could soon be built inside Point Nepean National Park, and the state government has refused to set height limits on future development.
Driver fights for life after three-car crash
Adrian Lowe A man is fighting for life after a three-car smash in Melbourne's outer west early on Monday.
Peninsula blackout 'one of many'
Stephen Cauchi Mornington Peninsula traders are angry at repeated power blackouts.
A helping hand is the new black
Carolyn Webb Risking calls of discrimination, a new online business directory has been created for non-white Australians to promote their trades and services.
Benefactor wades through mire to protect swamp
John Elder Rob McNaught, founder of Peregrine Adventures, looked for something to do in his 'dotage'.
Elderly woman dies after crash at library
Jared Lynch An elderly woman has died after she was hit by car while standing on the footpath outside a suburban Melbourne library.
Holiday violence warning as dogs prepare for Big Day Out
Jared Lynch Australia Day is the worst public holiday of the year for bashings, new police figures show.
Flags and flyovers as city prepares for Australia Day
Stephen Cauchi Fireworks, flyovers and flags will be among the events marking Australia Day in Melbourne on Saturday, with mild and cloudy conditions expected for the long weekend.
Four arrests over fight victim's death
Jane Lee The last thing David Cassai said to his Aunt Anita was not goodbye.
Longer wait, further travel for health services
Jane Lee State Health Minister David Davis says medical specialists will become less accessible.
Cassai accused released on bail
Jane Lee A teenager charged with the manslaughter of David Cassai after a brawl in Rye on New Year's Eve has been granted bail.
BlueScope workers fear the tap on the shoulder
Clay Lucas The first day back at work can be tough, but BlueScope Steel worker Tony Hutt's return from holiday was made worse after his employer announced it would cut nearly a quarter of the 750 jobs at its...
Peninsula Link to open within days
Adrian Lowe Melbourne's newest freeway will open later this week, after an announcement from Premier Ted Baillieu on Wednesday.
City rezoned for New Year's Eve
Alana Schetzer Melbourne city will be split into three party zones for New Year's Eve celebrations as part of a new plan to move crowds away from the central CBD.
Melbourne full of promise for the city's biggest night out
Jill Stark Tonnes of fireworks will provide a burst of sound and colour this New Year's Eve.
Personal expression to a T
Stephen Cauchi He owns 4500 of them, runs a magazine devoted to them, and is about to participate in an exhibition devoted to t-shirts.
Restaurateur finds pet dog shot, dead
Adrian Lowe Police are investigating the shooting of a four-year-old dog on the Mornington Peninsula at the weekend.
