Blind Bight Man Killed in Beaumaris Fatal Crash
A 38-year-old Blind Bight man has died and a 45-year-old Carrum Downs man suffered life-threatening injuries following a fatal crash in Beaumaris.
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H5 Bird Flu Threat Prompts Western Port Wildlife Warning
Residents are being urged to report sick or dead birds and marine mammals as H5 bird flu threatens wildlife, tourism and poultry operations around Western Port.
Crib Point Primary Wins 2026 Inter School Activity Challenge
Grade 5 students from Western Port primary schools put their engineering skills to the test at the seventh annual Inter School Activity Challenge, with Crib Point Primary School taking first place.
Mornington Peninsula Small Business Festival: What’s Still to Come
The Mornington Peninsula Small Business Festival continues throughout August, with free and low-cost workshops covering marketing, AI, finance, social media, networking and workplace compliance.
Mornington Man Charged Over Alleged Knife Assault
Detectives have charged a 35-year-old Mornington man over an alleged knife assault in Cooba Court that left a 41-year-old man with life-threatening injuries
Man Fighting for Life Following Mornington Assault, One Arrested
A 41-year-old man is fighting for life following an assault in Mornington, with police arresting a 35-year-old man shortly after the incident.
Frankston Man Arrested After Alleged Erratic Driving and Peninsula Link Collision
A Frankston man is expected to face charges following an alleged erratic driving incident and collision on Peninsula Link at Baxter. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
14-Year-Old Girl Critical After Peninsula Link Rollover
A 14-year-old girl remains in a critical condition after an allegedly stolen Honda Jazz rolled several times on Peninsula Link at Langwarrin. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Rosebud Man Charged Over $100,000 Sorrento Shop Vandalism
A 55-year-old Rosebud man has been charged over vandalism that damaged 11 businesses along Ocean Beach Road in Sorrento and caused nearly $100,000 in damage.
Man Dies Following Two-Car Collision on Nepean Highway in Seaford
A man has died following a two-car collision on Nepean Highway in Seaford. Police said the vehicles collided near Station Street shortly after 2.30pm on Monday, 27 July. Paramedics took the male driver of one vehicle to hospital in a…
Cheltenham Woman Charged with Murder Over 2024 Yarram Shooting
A 53-year-old Cheltenham woman has been charged with murder more than two years after a man was fatally shot in Yarram.
Two Teens Charged Over Three Alleged Mornington Robberies
Police have charged two teenage boys over three alleged robberies targeting four boys in Mornington, including an incident involving an alleged knife threat.
Rosebud Property Among $17.5M Frozen in Alleged Cannabis Syndicate Probe
A Rosebud property is among 14 homes worth about $17.5 million frozen as police investigate an alleged organised crime syndicate linked to at least 41 cannabis grow houses across Victoria.
Southern Region Senior Constable Charged With Sexual Exposure
A Victoria Police senior constable has been charged with sexual exposure following an internal investigation. Police said the 40-year-old officer was charged with one count over an alleged incident on 24 April. The officer was on duty at the time,…
STPL News Seeks Interest in Proposed State Election Panel
STPL News is seeking expressions of interest in a proposed community panel series covering Hastings, Mornington, Nepean and Frankston ahead of the 2026 state election.
Manufacturers Call for Royal Commission Into Victorian Land Tax
A south-east Melbourne manufacturing group wants an inquiry into Victoria’s land valuation and tax system after members reported steep increases in industrial land tax.
Australian-First Capel Sound Netball Courts Score State Innovation Award
Capel Sound’s netball courts have won a state innovation award after Mornington Peninsula Shire resurfaced them using recycled household paint. The Truemans Road Reserve project took out the Innovation in Parks, Sport and Recreation category at the Parks and Leisure…
Jurassic Park Star Sam Neill Dies Aged 78
Sir Sam Neill, best known for playing Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died aged 78 after a career spanning more than five decades.
Teen Charged Over Carrum Downs Factory Fire
Police have charged a 15-year-old boy after an alleged stolen Ford Raptor was linked to a Carrum Downs factory fire that caused more than $1 million damage.
Teenager Fighting for Life After Langwarrin Motorcycle Crash
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for life after a motorcycle collided with a car on Cranbourne-Frankston Road in Langwarrin. Victoria Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Letter to the Editor: Melbourne Roads
Wayne Murray, a Rye resident has raised concerns about the condition and durability of Melbourne’s road network, questioning why newer roads appear to require more frequent major repairs compared to older infrastructure.
Teen Pair Charged Over Alleged Knife-Point Bus Stop Robberies In Frankston And Cranbourne
Two teenagers have been charged after police allege a stolen car was used in knife-point robberies targeting young people at bus stops in Frankston and Cranbourne.
Woman Dies After Being Hit By Car Near Nepean Highway in Chelsea
A woman has died after being hit by a car in a Chelsea car park near the intersection of Avondale Avenue and Nepean Highway.
Bittern Man Allegedly Five Times Over Limit After Mount Martha Collision
A Bittern man has had his licence suspended and vehicle impounded after police alleged he returned a breath test reading more than five times the legal alcohol limit following a two-car collision in Mount Martha.
Somerville Man In Custody After Alleged Hit-Run, Stolen Vehicle And Weapons Find
Police took a 34-year-old Somerville man into custody after an alleged hit-run involving a stolen Toyota Prado in Lynbrook and an alleged weapons find.
Anonymous Tip Leads To Drug And Firearms Charges In Carrum
A 25-year-old Carrum man has been charged after police allegedly seized more than $200,000 worth of ketamine, firearms, knives, cash and suspected cocaine during a warrant.
Court Orders CJ Castle Wound Up Over Workers’ Long Service Levy Debt
CJ Castle Care & Support Pty Ltd, the Somerville-linked disability provider founded by director Richard Ingram, has been ordered wound up in insolvency after failing to deal with a $15,565.65 statutory demand over unpaid portable long service levies. The order…
Hastings Woman, 22, Dies Following Merricks North Collision
A 22-year-old Hastings woman has died after a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Balnarring and Myers roads in Merricks North.
Frankston Man Fighting For Life After Alleged Assault
A 37-year-old Frankston man remains in a critical condition after an alleged late-night assault in Charon Court. Two men have been charged with attempted murder.
Police Investigate Suspicious Factory Fire In Carrum Downs
Police are investigating a suspicious factory fire at a Carrum Downs car paint business after emergency services were called to Brett Drive about 2.10am. Victoria Police said three offenders fled the scene in a dark-coloured Jeep utility.
14-Year-Old Among Three Charged Over Alleged Frankston Home Invasion Spree
Three teens, including a 14-year-old boy, have been charged after police linked alleged aggravated home invasions in Frankston to a wider investigation involving a stolen vehicle, weapons charges and an alleged police evasion in Hastings.
Mornington Peninsula Shire To Elect New Mayor Tomorrow
Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors will meet tomorrow night to elect a new mayor following Anthony Marsh’s resignation, with the current 10-member chamber leaving open the possibility of a deadlocked vote.
Pearcedale Morning Tea Raises $3,309 For Cancer Council
Pearcedale Prime Group and The General Cafe have raised $3,309 for Cancer Council through a local Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event supported by residents, businesses and community market stallholders.
P-Plater Loses Licence After Alleged .174 Breath Test In Mornington
An 18-year-old Mornington P-plater has had his licence suspended and vehicle impounded after allegedly returning a .174 blood alcohol reading during a police intercept.
Police Seek Man After Frankston CBD Assault
Police are seeking public assistance after a man was allegedly punched in the jaw while waiting for an Uber in Frankston’s CBD.
Anonymous Tip-Off Exposes Alleged Guns, Drugs And Weapons Cache In Mornington
A Mornington man has been remanded after police allegedly found eight firearms, ammunition, cannabis, drugs and weapons during a search warrant linked to an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip-off.
Somerville Times Edition 033 Available Tuesday
The latest edition of the Somerville Times will be in distribution from Monday 11 May 2026, with free copies available across the usual collection points in Somerville, Tyabb, Hastings, Baxter, Langwarrin and surrounding areas.
Candidates’ 30-Second Pitch To Voters
STPL News spoke with Nepean by-election candidates on election day, with candidates from Independent, Greens, Libertarian and One Nation campaigns taking part. Liberal candidate Anthony Marsh declined the opportunity.
Council Doubles Down On Waste Charge Defence While Advertising Another Senior Communications Role
Mornington Peninsula Shire has doubled down on its waste charge messaging, insisting there is no new charge to ratepayers despite draft budget figures showing a proposed combined annual waste bill of $570 for properties with kerbside collection.
Early Voting Opens For Nepean By-Election As Voters Prepare To Choose New MP
Early voting opens Wed for the Nepean District by-election, with voters able to cast their ballot before election day on Saturday 2 May. Here is where to vote, the full list of candidates, postal voting deadlines and election day voting centre details.
Fire Restrictions Ease In Frankston And On The Mornington Peninsula
Fire restrictions have eased in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula, with CFA confirming the Fire Danger Period ended at 1am on Tuesday 7 April 2026. The change means some private burn-offs can resume, but safety rules still apply.
Frankston Launches 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey
Frankston City Council has launched its 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey, with 800 residents to be interviewed across the municipality as part of a six-week door-to-door survey program.
Liberals Broaden Dirty Nepean Campaign With New Flyer Targeting Tracee Hutchison
A second Liberal-authorised attack flyer has surfaced in the Nepean by-election, this time targeting independent candidate Tracee Hutchison as the Liberals widen their negative campaign.
Support Independent Nepean By-election Coverage
STPL News is seeking support to expand its independent coverage of the Nepean by-election, with funds to go towards reporting, travel, fuel, print distribution or digital coverage.
Somerville Highway Patrol Nabs Two Motorbike Riders Clocked At 144km/h And 130km/h
Somerville Highway Patrol has nabbed two motorbike riders after police allegedly detected them travelling at 144km/h and 130km/h, including one rider on a learner permit.
CCTV released after driver flees Rosebud freeway hit-run
Police have released CCTV images as they investigate a hit-run collision on the Peninsula Freeway at Rosebud, where a driver allegedly fled the scene on foot before the offending vehicle was driven away.
Three Girls Arrested After Alleged Stolen Car Follow Across Melbourne’s South And East
Three girls were arrested after an allegedly stolen hatchback was tracked across Melbourne’s southern and eastern suburbs before being stopped in Mount Waverley, according to Victoria Police.
Frankston and Rosebud men among trio charged after Berwick jeweller armed robbery
A Frankston man and a Rosebud man are among three people charged following an alleged armed robbery at a Berwick jewellery store and two other alleged incidents on the same day, according to Victoria Police.
Police Appeal For Help To Find Missing Rosebud Man Bernard
Victoria Police is appealing for public assistance to help locate Bernard, 84, who was last seen leaving a residence on Waterfall Gully Road in Rosebud about 9.30pm on Saturday, 28 March. Police say he was travelling in a 2008 Subaru Outback, registration WGD037.
Somerville Business Group To Host Community Clean-Up Day On 3 May
Somerville Business Group will host a community clean-up day on 3 May, with locals encouraged to register in advance to assist with planning, catering and insurance coverage.
