Mornington Peninsula Weekly

AustraliaMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaEnglish

Serving the coastal communities south of Melbourne, this publication provides comprehensive local news, lifestyle coverage, and investigative reporting tailored to the Mornington Peninsula region. It is recognized as a primary source for community-focused journalism that connects residents with local government updates, regional events, and issues impacting the area’s unique landscape.

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A fiercely competitive two-paper daily duopoly defines the local press landscape, representing a historic split between broadsheet and tabloid formats. The Nine-owned Age, a progressive publication founded in 1854, competes directly with News Corp's high-circulation daily tabloid, the Herald Sun. Beyond these major outlets, the market sustains specialized independent journalism, ranging from the University of Melbourne's long-running student magazine Farrago to the national digital-first political news site Crikey. Paperboy lists 28 newspapers in Melbourne.

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