Victoria Police will patrol Altona and Williamstown beaches this summer under a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe and antisocial behaviour. Operations begin on 1 November, with Water Police, the Public Order Response Team and other units supporting local officers. Acting Deputy Commissioner Chris Gilbert warned that alcohol, drugs and waterways can be a deadly mix. Jet ski riders will face speed and restricted-area checks, drug and alcohol testing, and possible vessel seizure. Patrols will also cover St Kilda, Half Moon Bay, the Surf Coast, Bass Coast and Mornington Peninsula.
Victoria Police will deploy officers across beaches, waterways, shopping centres, nightlife areas and transport hubs this summer. Several operations will run at once, including Operation Summersafe from 1 November, which targets beaches from St Kilda to the Mornington Peninsula. Water Police will check jet skis and may seize vessels. Officers will also patrol Chapel Street on Friday and Saturday nights. Proactive patrols will begin in Mordialloc after recent disorderly behaviour, with acting Deputy Commissioner Chris Gilbert saying such conduct will not be tolerated.
Portsea, one of the Mornington Peninsula's smallest villages, has been named Australia's Top Tiny Tourism Town. The coastal destination received national recognition for its experiences, hospitality and sense of place. The award is credited to local businesses, volunteers, community groups and residents, whose passion and warm welcome helped showcase the town. The Peninsula welcomes around eight million visitors each year, and tourism supports local jobs and communities.
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The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action has proposed four options for Portsea Front Beach and is seeking community feedback. The seawall, installed in 2010 and upgraded in 2019, is nearing the end of its 10-year design life. Three long-term options include a suspended boardwalk, a wave screen with a groyne, and beach compartments. The fourth is a like-for-like seawall replacement. Community consultation runs from 2 October to 31 October.
