Sorrento News

24/12/2024

Congratulations to Anthony Ring as President for season 2025 and beyond at SFNC. Elected along with Rupert Legh and Marcus Derham As Vice Presidents, Anthony is excited for what the future holds.

"I’ve been involved with the Sharks since 2000. Not only as a player for 20 of those years, but sponsor, volunteer and ex committee member. I’m extremely privileged to be trusted with the role as President going forward alongside the wider committee and grateful for the foundations left for us to build off by those before me, and I thank them.

24/12/2024

The heavyweights in treating the flesh eating buruli ulcer had a field trip to the southern peninsula as one of the hot spots for the disease.

The trip was facilitated by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

The link below has information on the conference and latest research into the ulcer.

A timely warning again to take extra care to protect yourself against mosquito bites as the mosquito is the carrier of the infection.

https://www.doherty.edu.au/news-events/news/global-experts-uniting-to-combat-buruli-ulcer

22/12/2024

The identities of the men charged over the double fatal shooting in Rye have been revealed with one appearing in the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court today.

Accused gunman Jarod Smit, 25, appeared in court.

His co-accused was named as Mason Matticoli, 24, who is already in custody charged with the same offences as Smit including murder, aggravated home invasion and armed robbery.

Both men have been remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 23 May 2025.

22/12/2024

For those interested in politics where a candidate receives their funding from is an interesting sport and captures media headlines. At Sorrento News we have no issue with political donations. The only issue is the donation list is published well after the elections. If it was made transparent during the campaign it may make a difference to voters knowing who is financially supporting candidates in their quest to get elected. This is not a post saying there shouldn’t be political donations. It is a post to share where a group of candidates in the recent Council election for the MP Shire received money. The declarations show that a generous $35,000 was spent across four candidates by The Friends of the Peninsula linking back to The Buxton Family. The four who received thousands were Cr Bruce Ranken , Susan Bissinger , Peter Clarke and Cr Cam Williams. The benefactor is blue ribbon Liberal and yet the candidates who took the cash said they were running as independents. (This is an updated version with the last line removed after a discussion with Susan Bissenger and always happy to correct facts.)

20/12/2024

UPDATE on breakthrough in the Rye shootings in Parson Street.

A 24-year-old Narre Warren man has been charged with murder, aggravated home invasion and armed robbery on Friday evening.

He was remanded to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on May 23 next year.

Three other men who were interviewed by police have been released from custody pending further investigation.

Jack Gilmore and Charlie Hayter were killed during an alleged home invasion earlier this month.

19/12/2024

"Everything is for sale for the right price," and that appears to be the case with The Continental Sorrento. The building that was meticulously restored and officially opened back in March 2022 is being brought to market by JLL in 2025. The bricks and mortar is owned by the consortium comprising The Victor Smorgan Group, The Kanat Group, and Trenerry Property. The 20,000 square metre lifestyle precinct will certainly create a lot of interest.

19/12/2024

It looks like this summer the tins will be rattling to raise money for the rebuild of the Sorrento SLSC (VIC). The Sorrento back beach is one of the busiest and most popular family beaches in Australia. The proposed new Club will enhance much needed life saving capabilities for our life savers.

16/12/2024

Valentines Day is traditionally about sharing the love and at Mornington Racecourse on Feb 14 it’ll be a very interesting Valentines Day Lunch. Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula has secured the 3 Federal Candidates vying for the seat of Flinders in the upcoming Federal Election. Zoe McKenzie MP Ben Smith - Independent for Flinders and Sarah Race

16/12/2024

Just in time for the holidays!

🚢 Calling all kids and families! Are you ready for a journey filled with adventure, fun, and lifelong friendships?

The Sorrento Sea Scouts are looking for new members to join our exciting 2025 and beyond program! Whether you're eager to learn new skills, explore the great outdoors, or make amazing memories, there's a place for you here.

🎯 Why join Sorrento Sea Scouts?
🌟 Unforgettable adventures on land and water.
🌟 Develop teamwork, leadership, and life skills.
🌟 Make lifelong friends while having loads of fun.
🌟 Build confidence and resilience in a supportive environment.

Our Section meeting nights are
Cubs | ages 8-11 | Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pm
Scouts | ages 11-14 | Thursday 6.30pm - 8pm
Venturers | ages 14-18 | Monday 6.30pm - 8pm
Rovers | ages 18-25 | Tuesday 6.30pm - 8pm

We meet at 880 Melbourne Rd
David Macfarlan Reserve, Sorrento
📅 Interested? Drop us a message to learn more or to join today!

Email: [email protected] or contact us via the QR code.
🌊 Adventure awaits—don’t miss the boat! 🚤

15/12/2024

A new venue, a new year!
The 41st Rotary Club of Sorrento annual ART SHOW promises to be bigger and better than ever! Starting on January 4th the new space to allow for more exhibits is the Sorrento Primary School.
Mark it in your diary. Plenty of local, national and international artworks for sale. A shout out to the many volunteers at Rotary who tirelessly give up their Christmas break to run such a big event. Supporting the event this year is naming sponsor Kay & Burton

14/12/2024

Congratulations to all involved in the recent Carols. The community thanks you. A special shout out to the Sorrento Chamber of Commerce for championing the event .

13/12/2024

Victorian Liberal MP Sam Groth has resigned from the state opposition's frontbench, fuelling speculation over the future of opposition leader John Pesutto.

Mr Groth issued a brief statement this afternoon saying that a day after a Federal Court judgement against Mr Pesutto for defaming exiled MP Moira Deeming, he could "in good conscience, no longer continue to serve" in his role.

"My loyalty remains with the members of the Liberal Party, the people of my electorate of Nepean, and all Victorians," he said.

"I will continue to represent them and work alongside my colleagues to develop the vision and policies we will take to the election in November 2026."

08/12/2024

Local police are looking at CCTV footage to try identify those who stole a $5,000 speaker playing Christmas Carols outside Mubble for the Sorrento late night Christmas shopping last Thursday. The speaker belonged to Outlook Communications the sponsor of the Christmas Carols.

08/12/2024

The Point Nepean Men’s Shed put on an excellent Golf Day!
On December 2nd it was a wonderful day of golf and lunch and a vibrant auction that raised more than $8000 for Peninsula Home Hospice.
Here’s a glimpse of the action. Of course for those there on the day please add your photos in comments.

Lino Tarquinio

06/12/2024

Take 90 seconds out of your day to listen to Zoe McKenzie MP’s tribute in Parliament to a local favourite John Prentice outgoing President at Sorrento Portsea RSL

Jenny Prentice John Prentice Berrie Brown

06/12/2024

What a vibe! What a night! Christmas definitely in the air at Carols organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Spirit of Sorrento with major sponsor Outlook communications. Here’s a preview from tonight. A big thanks to new Cr Andrea Allen - Nepean Ward for her support, Rotary Club of Sorrento Sorrento Portsea RSL and the traders for an awesome village stall area.

04/12/2024

WE WANT YOU !
CALLING ALL KIDS AND FAMILIES!

Are you ready for a journey filled with adventure, fun, and lifelong friendships?

The Sorrento Sea Scouts is on a recruiting mission to get more members to join the action packed 2025 and beyond program! Whether you're eager to learn new skills, explore the great outdoors, or make amazing memories, there's a place for you here.

🎯 Why join Sorrento Sea Scouts?
🌟 Unforgettable adventures on land and water.
🌟 Develop teamwork, leadership, and life skills.
🌟 Make lifelong friends while having loads of fun.
🌟 Build confidence and resilience in a supportive environment.

Our Section meeting nights are
Cubs | ages 8-11 | Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pm
Scouts | ages 11-14 | Thursday 6.30pm - 8pm
Venturers | ages 14-18 | Monday 6.30pm - 8pm
Rovers | ages 18-25 | Tuesday 6.30pm - 8pm

We meet at 880 Melbourne Rd
David Macfarlan Reserve, Sorrento
📅 Interested? Drop us a message to learn more or to join today!

Email: [email protected] or contact us via the QR code.
🌊 Adventure awaits—don’t miss the boat! 🚤

04/12/2024

Victoria’s Father of the Year wants to represent Flinders in Canberra.

Nothing worse than when you organise a big reveal and it's posted all over Facebook two days before the big event. A crisis management exercise right at the start of the political campaign for the "Flip Flinders," new "teal candidate" Ben Smith Independent for Flinders. Ben, is the 2024 Victorian Father of the Year and CEO of the Mornington Community Support Centre. It's the first time the "teal" Independents have gone with a bloke. The latest a Federal election can be held is May next year. Let's hope Ben's campaign is a lot smoother than the stuff up for the reveal.