Liberals Projected To Hold Nepean Despite Weakened Vote
The Liberal Party is projected to retain Nepean, but provisional results show a weakened primary vote, a strong One Nation result and a sizeable independent vote for Tracee Hutchison.
Candidates’ 30-Second Pitch To Voters
STPL News spoke with Nepean by-election candidates on election day, with candidates from Independent, Greens, Libertarian and One Nation campaigns taking part. Liberal candidate Anthony Marsh declined the opportunity.
Greens Urge Nepean Voters To Back Housing, Climate And Cost-Of-Living Push
Greens candidate Dr Sianan Healy has urged Nepean voters to back action on housing, climate and cost-of-living pressures, while questions remain over the detail behind the party’s local pitch.
Angelico Says Cancel Suburban Rail Loop To Help Fund Rosebud Hospital
Libertarian candidate Peter Angelico says the proposed Rosebud hospital should be funded without new taxes, arguing the Suburban Rail Loop should be cancelled to redirect infrastructure spending.
Calmer Scenes At Rosebud Pre-Poll After Previous Day’s Confrontations
STPL News observed a calmer atmosphere at Rosebud pre-poll on Wednesday, 29 April, following the previous day’s reports, footage and photos showing confrontational scenes outside the early voting centre.
Frankston Accessible Beach Program To Return Next Summer
Frankston’s Australia’s Most Accessible Beach program will return next summer after strong demand during its first season at Frankston Foreshore.
Greens Push Rent Freeze Pitch To Nepean Voters
Greens candidate Dr Sianan Healy has used the final days of the Nepean by-election campaign to call for a two-year rent freeze and stronger protections for renters.
Liberal Campaign Workers Accused Of Harassing Candidate, Volunteers And Voters At Rosebud Pre-Poll
Liberal campaign workers have been accused of harassing volunteers, voters and One Nation candidate Darren Hercus at Rosebud pre-poll, with STPL News supplied videos, photographs and audio showing repeated confrontations.
South Side Festival To Bring 10 Days Of Art, Neon And Culture To Frankston
South Side Festival will return to Frankston from 8 to 17 May, with 10 days of arts, culture, neon installations, comedy, sustainability events and workshops planned across the city.
Somerville And Bonbeach Stand Together For ANZAC Day Ceremony
Players and supporters from Somerville and Bonbeach Football Netball Clubs paused before play at Somerville Recreation Reserve for an ANZAC Day commemoration, including a guard of honour and the Ode of Remembrance.
