Five Arrested After Christmas Eve Burglary in Mount Eliza

Police arrested five individuals, including three youths, after a Christmas Eve aggravated burglary in Mount Eliza involving a stolen car, a crash, and an imitation firearm.
Merry Christmas from STPL NEWS

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13-Year-Old Girl Arrested Over Hastings Train Station Blaze

A 13-year-old girl has been arrested in connection with the Hastings Railway Station fire. Train services have resumed with a temporary bench in place.
Dromana Teen Charged with Series of Burglaries on the Peninsula

An 18-year-old Dromana male has been charged with 42 offences, including burglary and theft, following a six-month investigation into commercial burglaries on the Mornington Peninsula.
Rye Shooting Update: Second Narre Warren Man Charged with Murder

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a second man in relation to the fatal shooting that occurred in Rye on 2 December. This follows the earlier charge of a 24-year-old Narre Warren man in connection with the tragic deaths of two…
Invitation Bungle: Zoe McKenzie Left Out of Somerville to Baxter Trail Celebration

Construction of the long-awaited Somerville to Baxter Trail commenced last week, with a sod-turning ceremony marking the beginning of the project. Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh, Cr Kate Roper, and State Member Paul Mercurio MP attended the event to celebrate the…
Long Island Outguns Somerville in RPP FM Broadcast Game

In Saturday’s RPP FM broadcast match, Long Island proved too strong for Somerville in a high-scoring contest. Auden McKenna smashed 66 off just 29 balls, while Zac Wilson fell just short of a century, scoring 97 from 72 balls to…
Fire Destroys Hastings Train Station, Bus Replaces Stony Point Line

A fire has destroyed Hastings train station, forcing the closure of the Stony Point train line. Metro Trains is working to resume services with a bus replacement running between Tyabb and Bittern, including a stop at Hastings.
Narre Warren Man Charged with Murder Following Rye Shooting

A 24-year-old Narre Warren man has been charged with murder following a Rye shooting on 2 December, leaving two people dead. Police investigations continue.
BREAKING NEWS: Four Arrested Following Fatal Shooting in Rye

Homicide Squad detectives have arrested four men in connection with the shooting deaths of two people in Rye earlier this month. Investigations are ongoing.







