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Dogs have always been a big part of the fabric of Merricks Beach. As more dog owners head to our beach, it is important to lead by example and remember […]

For many years up until 2008, the MBRA was responsible for all aspects of roads and drains maintenance in Merricks Beach. This involved engaging a contractor to grade the roads twice

On the 21st October, a supply utility United Energy (UE) transformer failed in the area which resulted in power failing throughout Merricks Beach and Balnarring Beach affecting 860 users. After

As all Merricks Beach residents would likely be aware, the residents’ association has been embarked upon a project to renovate our village tennis courts with the goal to make them safe and ensure they remain a

Without question, the issue most regularly raised with (and by) the MBRA is the speed at which some drivers travel within our village. The volume and speed of vehicles going from

As Merricks Beach residents will be all too well aware, traffic volumes and speed at and near the Merricks Beach Road intersection pose a continuous danger.  Whilst, in response to

Executive Director of the Dolphin Research Institute, Jeff Weir shares his thoughts on a new project that he wants Merricks Beach locals to share in – but it doesn’t come

Following the success of my recent book ‘Merricks Beach Memories’ Edition One, l have been encouraged to start collecting stories from families to produce Edition Two. If you or a

  As residents of Merricks Beach, we all enjoy the beauty of the beaches and its foreshore. We enjoy the views over farmland and watching our own gardens thrive. But

As previously advised, during 2019 the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council regarding management of dogs on beaches.