Political related news across the Mornington Peninsula & Frankston
Four Nepean candidates outlined their positions on Rosebud Hospital, housing, roads and local services at a Mornington Peninsula Shire forum in Rosebud. Read the questions, responses and key quotes.
Christine Leahy has been sworn in as Briars Ward councillor after securing 64.17 per cent of the vote. She will serve until October 2028.
UFU secretary Peter Marshall has warned that firefighters will take their campaign to polling booths after around 300 gathered outside Paul Edbrooke's Frankston office.
One Nation's Paul Stafford discusses policing, firefighter concerns, rising business costs and his plans for Frankston ahead of the 2026 Victorian election.
A packed One Nation fundraiser in Mt Eliza put Warren Pickering, Peter Angelico and Ashli Beards in the spotlight as the Peninsula's election campaign gathers pace.
Frankston–Flinders Road has been omitted from Victoria's latest 33-road repair list, with questions remaining over further rehabilitation funding.
Independent candidate Chrysten Abraham discusses roads, crime, housing, cost of living and political accountability as she campaigns for Frankston.
Greens candidate Isaac Willoughby discusses his Hastings election priorities, including a rent freeze, housing affordability, public transport and youth crime. He also responds to questions about repeat offending and preferences.
Mornington independent candidate Adrian Maher speaks with STPL News about housing, roads, policing, project delivery and why he believes political independence sets him apart.
The Liberals have pledged $6 million towards Somerville Recreation Reserve, $1 million more than Labor’s $5 million commitment, as both parties compete over the major redevelopment.
One Nation candidate Ashli Beards speaks with STPL News about why she entered politics, her move away from the Liberals, crime, policing, cost of living, housing and homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula.
Animal Justice Party candidate Chloe Coulson outlines her priorities for Hastings, including better public transport, community health services, wildlife protection and housing. She also discusses why voters should consider a minor party.
Victorian Socialists candidate Andrew Cheeseman speaks with STPL News about housing affordability, extending electric rail services beyond Frankston, gambling harm and why he believes a minor-party vote matters.
One Nation candidate Peter Angelico says he would bring practical problem-solving experience to Hastings. In an interview with STPL News, he discusses cost of living, roads, public transport, sporting facilities and policing.
Cr Cam Williams is due to deliver a public apology at tonight’s Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meeting after being found to have engaged in misconduct.
Liberal candidate Frank Schiefler speaks with STPL News about housing, roads, crime and his push to restore 24-hour public access to Hastings police station.
Greens candidate Sianan Healy speaks with STPL News about returning to the Nepean contest and her priorities for Rosebud Hospital, roads, crime and housing.
One Nation has announced businessman Paul Stafford as its candidate for Frankston at the 2026 Victorian state election, ahead of a campaign launch in Seaford.
Peter Angelico has been announced as One Nation’s candidate for Hastings, returning to the ballot after contesting the Nepean by-election earlier this year and following a 20-year association with the Liberal Party.
One Nation candidate Darren Hercus says he has “unfinished business” in Nepean as he prepares to contest the seat again at November’s Victorian state election.
Independent candidate Kim Robbins speaks with STPL News about why she is running for Nepean, her concerns over Rosebud Hospital, Mornington Peninsula roads and homelessness, and how she says she would approach the role if elected.
Labor promises 1,500 additional police officers and the Coalition pledges 3,000. We examine recruitment challenges, administrative workloads and what remains unclear for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
Moira Deeming has joined Family First and been appointed Victorian Party Leader following her split from the Liberal Party, with the upper house MP to lead the party’s Western Metropolitan ticket at the 2026 Victorian state election.
One Nation has officially launched its Nepean and Mornington campaigns, with Ashli Beards and Darren Hercus setting their sights on Liberal-held territory ahead of November’s state election.
The Greens have launched their Nepean and Hastings campaigns in Red Hill, with Sianan Healy and Isaac Willoughby outlining their priorities ahead of November’s state election.
The Peninsula election field is widening beyond Labor and Liberal, with Greens, One Nation, independents and other minor-party candidates stepping up campaigns across Frankston, Mornington, Hastings and Nepean ahead of Victoria’s 28 November poll.
One Nation has named Mornington Peninsula lawyer Ashli Beards as its candidate for Mornington, with crime, housing and cost-of-living pressures among her key campaign issues.
One Nation will announce its Mornington candidate on Wednesday, 2 September, with STPL News also advised the party’s Hastings candidate is expected to be revealed in late September.
Anthony Marsh has taken aim at Mornington Peninsula’s municipal monitors, marking a sharp reversal from his public support when they were appointed.
STPL News publisher Jay Scicluna welcomes Labor’s free dental care promise but says voters need details about clinic locations, capacity, staffing, timelines and long-term funding.
Bree Ambry has been endorsed as the Liberal candidate for Frankston ahead of the 2026 Victorian state election. The former nurse and health operations manager has identified healthcare, roads, public safety, schools, small business pressures and the cost of living as key local issues.
Ben Carroll has become Victoria’s new Premier after Victorian Labor MPs unanimously elected him leader following Jacinta Allan’s resignation.
Jacinta Allan has resigned as Victorian Premier and Labor leader, clearing the way for Deputy Premier Ben Carroll to take control of the government.
Victorian Labor MPs will vote on a motion to spill the party’s leadership, with Premier Jacinta Allan and Deputy Premier Ben Carroll expected to contest if it succeeds.
The Briars Ward by-election remains wide open, with no candidates publicly declaring their intention to replace former councillor Anthony Marsh.
Victorian Labor has reportedly deprioritised Hastings despite the electorate's razor-thin margin. Community survey results and a growing three-way contest place Paul Mercurio under increasing pressure ahead of November's state election.
South east manufacturers have warned Victoria’s proposed work-from-home laws could create confusion, workplace tension and job risks for businesses that rely on skilled, on-site labour.
South east manufacturers have used SEMMA’s energy forum to call for gas exploration in Victoria and renewed debate on nuclear power, arguing stable and affordable energy remains critical to local manufacturing jobs.
Seven new social homes are underway in Hastings for women on the priority housing list, but Mornington Peninsula Shire figures show local housing demand still far outweighs supply.
Mick Gatto has been released without charge after being arrested and interviewed by Taskforce Hawk detectives at Mount Martha during an investigation into alleged financial offences.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has failed to elect a new mayor after councillors split 5-5 in two consecutive votes, leaving Cr Paul Pingiaro as Acting Mayor until councillors try again on 16 June.
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.
RedBridge director Kos Samaras says new modelling points to “the end of the Menzies project”, with One Nation projected to overtake the Coalition if an election were held now.
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Newly elected Liberal MP Anthony Marsh alleged Safety Beach retiree Joe Lenzo harassed him with repeated emails, mocking language and the nickname “Marshy” during Marsh’s time as mayor. Marsh later withdrew the case after winning Nepean. No final order was made.
Frankston City Council has launched Frankston City First, a state election advocacy campaign seeking more than $19 million for sport, community infrastructure, public spaces and support services.
Mornington Peninsula Shire has been forced to scale back the Emil Madsen upgrade after councillors ignored officer concerns in February and backed a larger option that exceeded available funding, reigniting debate over sporting infrastructure priorities across the shire.
The 2026 federal budget offers tax relief, housing reform and health spending, but NDIS cuts, rising debt in dollar terms and increasing yearly tax collections leave serious concerns for households, carers and small businesses across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
Frankston City Council’s 2026/2027 Budget has passed after Cr Nathan Butler says he was not afforded the opportunity to move an alternate motion aimed at exploring targeted cost-of-living relief for residents. The meeting also saw Cr Kris Bolam move a failed motion of dissent against Mayor Baker.
One Nation’s Farrer breakthrough has added weight to warning signs already visible in Nepean, where the party topped several booths and exposed pressure on the Liberal primary vote. With Hastings held by Labor on a narrow margin, November’s Victorian state election could be far more volatile than expected.
