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Isaac Willoughby Calls For Rent Freeze In Hastings Election Pitch

Greens candidate Isaac Willoughby discusses his Hastings election priorities, including a rent freeze, housing affordability, public transport and youth crime. He also responds to questions about repeat offending and preferences.
‘Unbossed, Unbought’: Adrian Maher Makes His Independent Pitch For Mornington

Mornington independent candidate Adrian Maher speaks with STPL News about housing, roads, policing, project delivery and why he believes political independence sets him apart.
Liberals Pledge $6m For Somerville Recreation Reserve After Labor’s $5m Commitment

The Liberals have pledged $6 million towards Somerville Recreation Reserve, $1 million more than Labor’s $5 million commitment, as both parties compete over the major redevelopment.
Morning Teas And Cupcakes Aren’t Enough: Ashli Beards Makes Her Pitch For Mornington

One Nation candidate Ashli Beards speaks with STPL News about why she entered politics, her move away from the Liberals, crime, policing, cost of living, housing and homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula.
Somerville Infrastructure Priorities: Business Group Lists Eight Projects

Somerville Business Group has identified eight infrastructure priorities and invited residents and businesses to suggest additions.
Mornington Peninsula Aged Care To Continue After Council Reversal

Mornington Peninsula Shire has reversed its planned aged-care exit, confirming Meals on Wheels, community transport and group social support will continue beyond June 2027.
Chloe Coulson Outlines Hastings Priorities On Community And Wildlife
Animal Justice Party candidate Chloe Coulson outlines her priorities for Hastings, including better public transport, community health services, wildlife protection and housing. She also discusses why voters should consider a minor party.
Final Week To Enter Frankston Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards 2026

Nominations for the Frankston Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards 2026 close on 9 October, with winners to be announced at a gala dinner at Frankston Arts Centre in November.
Frankston Accessible Beach Program Wins Statewide Social Wellbeing Award

Frankston’s Accessible Beach program has won the Social Wellbeing Award at the 2026 Victorian Tidy Towns and Cities Awards, with more than 450 people taking part last summer.
‘Housing Is About Human Need’: Andrew Cheeseman Makes Socialist Pitch For Frankston

Victorian Socialists candidate Andrew Cheeseman speaks with STPL News about housing affordability, extending electric rail services beyond Frankston, gambling harm and why he believes a minor-party vote matters.











