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Somerville Man Arrested In Taskforce Hawk Investigation
A 37-year-old Somerville man has been arrested and released pending further enquiries as part of a Taskforce Hawk investigation into alleged secret commissions, fraud and drug trafficking linked to Victoria’s construction industry.
Scams Awareness Week 2026: Four Stories Behind The Statistics
Four Australians have shared how scammers used trust, pressure and familiar situations to steal thousands of dollars during Scams Awareness Week 2026.
Free Dental Care in Victoria Is Welcome, But Detail Matters
STPL News publisher Jay Scicluna welcomes Labor’s free dental care promise but says voters need details about clinic locations, capacity, staffing, timelines and long-term funding.
Mornington Peninsula Poultry Industry Warned Of Devastating Bird Flu Losses
Mornington Peninsula poultry farms face heightened biosecurity concerns after experts warned H5 bird flu could cause devastating commercial losses.
Mount Martha Man Faces Drug Charges After Frankston Arrest
A 50-year-old Mount Martha man faces multiple drug charges after police allegedly found several substances and more than $5,000 in cash during a Frankston operation.
40 Arrested in Frankston Station Operation
A five-hour police operation at Frankston Railway Station resulted in 40 arrests, five edged weapons being seized and more than 40 transport infringement notices being issued.
Bree Ambry Endorsed as Liberal Candidate for Frankston
Bree Ambry has been endorsed as the Liberal candidate for Frankston ahead of the 2026 Victorian state election. The former nurse and health operations manager has identified healthcare, roads, public safety, schools, small business pressures and the cost of living as key local issues.
Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Business Festival to Feature 80 Exhibitors
The Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Business Festival will bring 80 exhibitors to the Frankston Arts Centre on 27 August, with sessions covering regional growth, housing, artificial intelligence, hospitality and workplace wellbeing.
Man Faces Frankston Stabbing Charges
A 27-year-old man has been charged over two alleged stabbings in Frankston, including an alleged armed robbery, and remanded in custody.
Community Renews Call To Complete Flinders Pier Restoration
About 150 people gathered at Flinders Pier to renew calls for the heritage-listed timber structure to be fully restored, as the community and State Government remain divided over what the funded project was intended to deliver.
