Federal Election Called for May 3

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia’s federal election will take place on May 3, with major parties focusing on cost-of-living and economic policies.
Top Crime Spots on the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston Revealed as New Report Shows Crime Running Rampant

Concerns surge as crime rates escalate across the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston, prompting urgent calls for government action and support.
Man Charged Following Dromana Hit-and-Run Incident

Dromana, VIC – A 36-year-old Dromana man has been charged following an alleged hit-and-run incident that occurred on Sunday night in Dromana. At approximately 9:30 pm on 9 March 2025, a 48-year-old woman from Craigieburn and her dog were crossing Pier Street when they were struck by a white 4WD vehicle. According to investigators, the […]
Mark Stoermer Named New CEO of Mornington Peninsula Shire

As STPL News predicted, the new CEO has prior experience with a south-eastern council and has already worked with some of the current councillors and our sources have delivered! Mornington Peninsula Shire has officially named Mark Stoermer as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following a Special Council Meeting today.
Concerns for Missing Man Jack Last Seen on Frankston to Stony Point Train

Victoria Police are seeking public assistance to find Jack, a 22-year-old from Dingley Village, last seen boarding a train at Frankston Station on 19 February, heading towards Stony Point.
Infant Dies at Skye Family Daycare, Police Investigating

SKYE, VIC – Police are investigating the tragic death of an infant at a family daycare centre in Melbourne’s outer south-east on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to a property on Balinga Drive, Skye, at approximately 2:05 pm following reports of an incident at the daycare facility. Multiple police units attended the scene, with […]
McCrae Landslide: Residents Return Home to Find Houses Ransacked

Residents returning home after the McCrae landslide were shocked to find their houses ransacked. Authorities are investigating as recovery efforts continue.
Langwarrin Park Primary School Principal Charged with Possessing Child Abuse Material

Langwarrin, Victoria – The principal of Langwarrin Park Primary School, Richard Barren, has been charged with possessing child abuse material following an investigation by local authorities reports the Herald Sun. Parents of children attending Langwarrin Park Primary School received an alarming letter from the Department of Education detailing that Principle Richard Barren had been charged […]
Frankston Teen Charged After High-Speed Police Chase Following Aggravated Burglary

Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 15-year-old Frankston boy following an alleged aggravated burglary and police pursuit that unfolded across Brighton and Melbourne overnight. According to police, unknown offenders forced entry into a residence on Orchard Street, Brighton, at approximately 1.45 am, stealing three high-end vehicles—a Porsche, a Mercedes, and a Land Rover. […]
Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Serious Crash in Tooradin

A 39-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition and is fighting for his life following a serious crash involving a BMW sedan in Tooradin on 20 January 2025.