Victoria’s emergency services remain on high alert after a dramatic landslide caused a $2.3 million McCrae home to collapse down a cliff, injuring a council worker who leapt from the second floor to escape.

 

The worker is recovering in stable condition at Frankston Hospital.

 

As storms threaten another 20mm of rain, authorities fear more landslides and have expanded exclusion zones, rendering 11 nearby homes uninhabitable and forcing evacuations.

 

SES Controller Mark Daw stressed uncertainty, warning more slips are likely.

 

Point Nepean Road will stay closed for at least a week while geotechnical engineers assess risks.

 

Homeowner and IT entrepreneur Nick Moran expressed relief that his family and others escaped unharmed after a previous landslide narrowly missed his loved ones.

 

Experts note the area’s ancient, weathered granite increases danger, especially after recent heavy rains.

 

The Mornington Peninsula Shire has set up a relief hub in Dromana to support displaced residents.

The new Peninsula University Hospital has officially opened in Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula, delivering a major leap in local healthcare.

 

With a $1.1 billion transformation, the hospital boasts a striking 12-storey clinical services tower, expanding care for up to 35,000 extra patients each year.

 

Architects Bates Smart and Architectus have created a modern space inspired by the peninsula’s coastal landscapes, using natural materials and light-filled interiors that foster comfort and well-being.

 

Patients and staff benefit from panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay, private rooms, landscaped courtyards, and dedicated wintergardens for fresh air on every floor.

 

The expanded emergency department now features state-of-the-art mental health and paediatric zones, emphasizing accessibility and dignity.

 

Created in partnership with the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, the hospital strengthens the link between individual and community health for the region.