Frankston Community Raises More Than $220,000 to Support Accessible Beaches and Local Causes
Frankston has raised more than $220,000 to support the Australia’s Most Accessible Beach pilot and local causes. Nearly thirty organisations contributed to the community-driven effort.
Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Frankston Teenager Nate
Frankston police are seeking public assistance to locate 15-year-old Nate, who was last seen on 12 November. Officers and family hold concerns due to his age and the time he has been missing.
Insider Claims Suggest Further Departures at MPSC
An anonymous MPSC insider has contacted STPL News alleging a new wave of departures, following senior staff exits in December 2024 and January 2025, as well as redundancies in September. The source also claims the Local Government Inspectorate is continuing its presence inside the organisation.
‘Frankston Steps Into the Housing Fight’: Council Unveils Measures for Buyers and Developers
Frankston City Council has unveiled new measures to support first-home buyers and speed up major developments, becoming the first municipality in Victoria to offer a local first-home buyer subsidy. The reforms include a $1,000 payment for eligible buyers and a 16-week fast-track planning pathway designed to boost supply, increase investor certainty and help residents stay in the market.
From Victim to Thriver: Hannah Swinnerton’s Journey and Her Mission to Help Others Find Their Voice
Hannah Swinnerton has transformed her experience of years of bullying into a platform for resilience and connection. Now station manager at Radio Western Port and host of Inspired to Soar, she says the station has given her purpose and a supportive space to help others share their stories.
Council’s Beach Raking Plan Collapses After DEECA Refusal, Raising Questions Over Costs and Decision-Making
DEECA has blocked mechanical beach raking on several Mornington Peninsula beaches, leaving only 6 km of the Shire’s 31 km cleaning program eligible for raking. A further 9 km are inaccessible to machinery and another 9 km contain protected vegetation that must be hand-cleaned. The decision raises questions over cost, erosion impacts and the councillor vote that reinstated raking nearly 12 months ago.
Mornington Peninsula Police Issue New Wanted on Warrant Appeal
Police have issued a fresh appeal to locate four people wanted on warrants across the Mornington Peninsula, following an earlier Crime Stoppers alert naming eight other individuals.
Frankston Council Expands Community Support With New Round of Local Funding
Frankston City Council has awarded $57,000 to ten community organisations in a new funding round under its Local Support Package, supporting emergency relief, wellbeing programs and outreach services across the municipality.
Former MPSC Mayor Praises Bolam’s Leadership as Frankston Mayor Receives Award
Frankston Mayor Kris Bolam has been awarded the MAV Mayor Emeritus title, with former Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Graham Pittock praising his leadership and regional partnership efforts.
Wanted Persons Sought Across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula
Police are seeking public assistance to locate several people wanted on warrant across Frankston, Rosebud and Langwarrin. Crime Stoppers Victoria has released the names and details of individuals linked to burglary, theft, drug-related offending and bail breaches.
