Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Shire in Victoria
Australia
Mornington Peninsula, VIC trains future farmers with Gateway to Small Scale Farming Pilot Program
Shire officials partnered with local farms on a one-year mentoring and training pilot. The program recruits up to four young residents for hands-on experiences from planting to selling produce. Participants learn about regenerative agriculture in line with Mornington Peninsula's years-long commitment to sustainable farming. Program graduates receive help from the council in securing farmland so they can put their skills and experiences to use.
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Australia
Mornington Peninsula, VIC coordinates with community group on net-zero emission engagement project
The council supplied Repower Mornington Peninsula with its demographic and emissions data. An online tool called My Town guides residents to data dashboards for their postcodes. Each Decarbonisation Dashboard includes metrics like solar install percentage, local emission levels, and year-to-year targets. This partnership will host community workshops to mobilize residents toward a 70% emissions reduction goal by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2040.
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Australia
Mornington Peninsula, VIC spurs resident spending on tourism with Local Economy Booster Program
The Local Economy Booster Program generates spending by locals on tourism businesses hit hard by COVID-19 lockdowns. Households applied for up to $100 AUD in reimbursement for qualifying purchases of $150 AUD or more. Eligible spending for the program includes fishing charters, local accommodations, museum passes, and food and wine tours. Mornington Peninsula completed the program's first round in autumn 2021 and opened a second round in April 2022.
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Australia
Mornington Peninsula, VIC attracts community feedback on its upcoming budget with online portal
Council officials identified 16 themes for its 2022-23 budget ranging from the performing arts to drainage. Registered portal users receive 100 points to allocate to their preferred budget items. Each theme costs 20 points, allowing residents to highlight their five favorite priorities. The portal includes a suggestion form for additional proposals. Mornington Peninsula will hold community sessions through March 2022 to complement its online engagement with residents.
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Australia
Mornington Peninsula, VIC supports local reuse and recycling efforts with new trailer
Mornington Peninsula purchased a trailer with dedicated slots for textiles and small electrical devices. The mobile recycling trailer can be reserved by community organizations for up to one month at no cost. Council staffers work with organizations to explain what items qualify for disposal and how unwanted goods are used. Collected items are sent to SCRgroup for distribution to second-hand shops, international charities, and electronics recyclers.
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Australia
Mornington Peninsula, VIC brings cultural attractions to life with the augmented reality trail
Smartphone users access eight stops on the trail by scanning QR codes on the free EyeJack app. Historical AR experiences at Portsea and Sorrento show what the towns looked like a century ago. AR participants bring nature murals to life at sites in Rye and Capel Sound. Visitors to the Rosebud Foreshore create customized virtual kites to fly at the site of the Rosebud Kite Festival. A social media campaign using #mpARtrail promotes user experiences with the trail.
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Australia
Mornington Peninsula, VIC rewards private land conservation with Trust for Nature rate program
Local property owners register conservation covenants with the nonprofit Trust for Nature. These contracts permanently protect native plants and animals on private property. The council applies a 65% land tax discount on applicable properties following notification by Trust for Nature. Mornington Peninsula established this incentive to protect the 60% of native flora and fauna species residing on private land.
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Australia