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Parentline is a phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old. We offer confidential and anonymous counselling and support on parenting issues.

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NURSE-ON-CALL is a phone service that provides immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you think your situation is an emergency, you should always call 000 or go to an emergency department at a hospital. Local call cost (higher from mobiles).

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Red Hill Community Market
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February 4, 2023    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Red Hill Recreation Reserve
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Red Hill is the 'grand dame' of Victoria's craft markets. Located in one of the State's most picturesque settings, Red Hill Community Market started in [...]
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Emu Plains Market
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February 18, 2023    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Emu Plains Reserve
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come and get lost in wonder... underneath the ancient glade of a stringybark forest, makers unite to create a craft revolution never before seen on [...]
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The Waterfront Festival 2023
The Waterfront Festival 2023
February 18, 2023 - February 19, 2023    
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Saturday 18 February from 12 - 10pm Sunday 19 February from 12 - 8pm  Frankston Waterfront YOU AM I : Saturday 18 February 8.45pm, live [...]
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Sk8house Happy Valentine's Skate Night
18 Feb
February 18, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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The saying is, those who skate together stay together... and nothing beats real love! Join us on Saturday Febraury 18 for Love Songs & Dedication [...]
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LEGO Friends at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
LEGO Friends at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
February 22, 2023 - March 25, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre is celebrating friendship throughout February and March with all new LEGO® Friends themed activities and a ticket deal! Taking inspiration from the [...]
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Little Beauty Market
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February 25, 2023    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Beauty Park
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Little Beauty Market is a stunning event brought to you by the creators of the super popular Emu Plains Market in Balnarring. This highly curated [...]
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Petspriation Foundation's National Pet Adoption Month
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March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023    
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Petspiration Foundation’s National Pet Adoption Month will take place in March 2023, with an adoption weekend being held at selected stores across the Mornington Peninsula on Saturday [...]
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Red Hill Community Market
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March 4, 2023    
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Red Hill Recreation Reserve
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Red Hill is the 'grand dame' of Victoria's craft markets. Located in one of the State's most picturesque settings, Red Hill Community Market started in [...]
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The Waterfront Festival 2023
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LEGO Friends at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
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Ashleigh Paterson isn’t trying to be the perfect mum. She’s not plating up Instagram-worthy dinners every night or pretending her five-year-old eats kale chips for breakfast. What she is doing, through her wildly relatable Instagram account @ashleigh.cooks, is showing thousands of parents that feeding a family doesn’t have to be a source of stress. From weeknight dinners to lunchbox bakes and freezer-friendly snacks, Ashleigh’s recipes focus on what families actually eat.
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@sk8houseau  Holiday Sk8 Club is the place to be this school holidays! Learn to skate with expert instructors on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 11am.

Then, after the class, practise all your sweet moves at the General Session from 11am to 3:30-4pm.

Learn, practice, and play – with 20 hours worth of skating for just $80! That's a saving of up to $124 per person and works out to just $4 per hour.

Find out more: https://www.sk8house.com.au/
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@sk8houseau Holiday Sk8 Club is the place to be this school holidays! Learn to skate with expert instructors on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 11am. Then, after the class, practise all your sweet moves at the General Session from 11am to 3:30-4pm. Learn, practice, and play – with 20 hours worth of skating for just $80! That's a saving of up to $124 per person and works out to just $4 per hour. Find out more: https://www.sk8house.com.au/
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It’s gonna be a hot one! 🔥 
If you’re staying indoors check out our simple crafts for kids to keep them entertained while you beat the heat!

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It’s gonna be a hot one! 🔥 If you’re staying indoors check out our simple crafts for kids to keep them entertained while you beat the heat! https://peninsulakids.com.au/fun-at-home/craft/ #beattheheat #craftsforkids #lovepeninsulakids
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🎡 Looking for the perfect family day out these holidays? Just a short trip from the Mornington Peninsula, @lunaparkmelb is calling! Step through our iconic Mr Moon mouth and into a world of unlimited rides, non-stop fun, and all-day entertainment for kids, teens, parents AND grandparents! 🙌

🎢 Ride the legendary Great Scenic Railway — the world’s oldest continuously operating wooden roller coaster — plus enjoy classic favourites like the Ghost Train, Dodgems and Carousel, along with thrilling modern rides that will have everyone grinning from ear to ear.

🍿 With carnival treats, games, and fun at every turn, Luna Park is the ultimate destination to make magical memories these holidays!

📍 St Kilda Foreshore – closer than you think!
🎟 Grab your tickets and plan your visit at lunapark.com.au

✨ Don’t just go out… go ALL OUT at Luna Park! 🎠
See you under the Moon! 🌙

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🎡 Looking for the perfect family day out these holidays? Just a short trip from the Mornington Peninsula, @lunaparkmelb is calling! Step through our iconic Mr Moon mouth and into a world of unlimited rides, non-stop fun, and all-day entertainment for kids, teens, parents AND grandparents! 🙌 🎢 Ride the legendary Great Scenic Railway — the world’s oldest continuously operating wooden roller coaster — plus enjoy classic favourites like the Ghost Train, Dodgems and Carousel, along with thrilling modern rides that will have everyone grinning from ear to ear. 🍿 With carnival treats, games, and fun at every turn, Luna Park is the ultimate destination to make magical memories these holidays! 📍 St Kilda Foreshore – closer than you think! 🎟 Grab your tickets and plan your visit at lunapark.com.au ✨ Don’t just go out… go ALL OUT at Luna Park! 🎠 See you under the Moon! 🌙 https://lunapark.com.au/
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**DISTRIBUTORS WANTED**
We are looking for people interested in distributing our family of magazines to locations in the Mornington and Southern Peninsula areas. (Not to letter boxes.)
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Lifting magazine bundles is required. 
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**DISTRIBUTORS WANTED** We are looking for people interested in distributing our family of magazines to locations in the Mornington and Southern Peninsula areas. (Not to letter boxes.) Suit anyone looking for work during school hours. Magazines are monthly and quarterly. Lifting magazine bundles is required. Own vehicle and current drivers licence a must. Please email distribution@mpnews.com.au for more information. #distributor #distribution #walking #magazines #exercise #schoolhours #jointheteam
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Compass & Tide's Mornington Peninsula Discovery Journal

Designed for curious kids aged 7–12, this Discovery Journal is the perfect summer holiday companion. It encourages children to explore the Mornington Peninsula through outdoor activities, reflection and creative prompts, with space to record memories, observations and experiences, plus engaging puzzles that build a lasting connection to place and nature.

https://www.compassandtide.com.au/
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Compass & Tide's Mornington Peninsula Discovery Journal Designed for curious kids aged 7–12, this Discovery Journal is the perfect summer holiday companion. It encourages children to explore the Mornington Peninsula through outdoor activities, reflection and creative prompts, with space to record memories, observations and experiences, plus engaging puzzles that build a lasting connection to place and nature. https://www.compassandtide.com.au/ @compassandtideau
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Me for the next three months changing that 5 to a 6…😅
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Me for the next three months changing that 5 to a 6…😅
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Here..you can borrow our ol’ reliable. 😊😊😊
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Have any new year resolutions? Here..you can borrow our ol’ reliable. 😊😊😊
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