Reckless Teen Driver Busted at 150km/h on Dandenong-Frankston Road
An 18-year-old probationary driver is expected to be charged after allegedly reaching speeds of 150km/h in Carrum Downs. Police say she also failed to display P-plates. Her vehicle was impounded as part of Operation Trinity.
Letter to the Editor: Council Must Listen – Anne Kruger
Local resident Anne Kruger expresses concern over Council’s handling of the 2025–26 budget, citing blocked debate, poor consultation, and a loss of public trust.
Driver Four Times Over Limit Caught at Random Safety Beach RBT
A 60-year-old Burwood woman has allegedly been caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.210 during a random police operation at Safety Beach. Her licence was immediately suspended, and she is set to face court.
Rail Line Raid: Police Nab Offenders in Frankston Crime Sweep
A coordinated police blitz along the Frankston railway line led to 25 arrests, including a Somerville man, as part of a broader crackdown on crime across Melbourne’s southeast.
Public Appeal to Help Locate Missing Woman Moira
Police are searching for 50-year-old Moira, last seen in Bundoora on Sunday 15 June. She may be in the Frankston or Chelsea area. Public urged to call Mill Park Police.
Roads Dominate New Council’s First $326M Budget
Mornington Peninsula’s new Council adopted its first $326.3M Budget with a major roads focus.
Frankston Volunteers Contribute $1.3 Million Worth of Time to Community
Volunteers gave $1.3M in time to Frankston City, with Council recognising their role in supporting more than 35 local programs across all nine wards.
Crime Surges on the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston: Thousands More Offences in Local Suburbs
Crime is up 24% in the Mornington Peninsula and 20% in Frankston, with theft and property offences among the top rising crimes, according to CSA data.
Crime Soars Across Victoria: 41,000 More Offences in Just 12 Months
Victoria recorded a 10.2% increase in crime, with over 41,000 additional offences reported in the year
Paul Pingiaro Backs Amended Budget Amid Community Backlash
Deputy Mayor Paul Pingiaro voted for the 2025–26 budget as amended, acknowledging room for improvement amid backlash over arts and environment cuts.
