Somerville Times Edition 022 – Out Now!

The latest Somerville Times (Edition 022) discusses the 2025 Federal Election, community empowerment initiatives, a controversial council rate hike, local sports updates, and concerns over council decisions favouring affluent areas. Support independent journalism!
In Print: Latest Edition of the Somerville Times Available Tomorrow

The latest edition of the Somerville Times is rolling off the press and will be available for pickup at local collection points starting tomorrow.
Latest Edition: Somerville Times Out Now

The 21st Edition of the Somerville Times is out now and at all collection points. [dflip id=”4439″][/dflip] Somerville Times Collection Points: If you have any questions about this edition or are interested in featuring in the next issue of Somerville Times, advertising, or sponsorship opportunities, please complete the form below or contact us at [email protected].
Statement Regarding Rehearing Application Outcome

I am disappointed with the outcome of my application for a rehearing regarding the personal safety intervention order (PSIO) issued against me on 7 November 2024 in my absence. Unfortunately, the magistrate did not grant my request for a rehearing. Today’s hearing did not consider the merits of the initial cross PSIO applications but was […]
Letter to the Editor – Anne Kruger, Rye

What would you change about yourself? Anne Kruger, Rye The one thing I would consider changing about myself is my tendency to linger in the shadows of doubt. Doubt whispers that my stories may falter and my efforts may not resonate. But then I pause and realise that life is a draft—a work in progress […]
Merry Christmas from STPL NEWS

Wishing our readers a Merry Christmas! STPL News is taking a short break for Christmas and Boxing Day, returning on the 27th of December. Stay safe and enjoy the festive season.
Celebrating Two Years of Community News: Final 2024 Edition of Somerville Times

Celebrating Two Years of Community News: Final 2024 Edition of Somerville Times
The final edition of the Somerville Times for 2024 is now rolling out, celebrating two years of community news with 20 editions of the Somerville Times and 5 editions of the Peninsula Local. Together, these publications have produced and distributed an impressive total of approximately 300,000 copies.
Exciting Updates: Introducing Our New Website

We have been working hard over the past few months. Our goal is to create a brand-new, more comprehensive website. We are using an updated platform with enhanced functionality. This is an exciting step forward for STPL News. It unites our two publications—the Somerville Times and Peninsula Local—under one streamlined platform. Before, our website was […]
Establishing a Trustworthy Local Newspaper

Jay Scicluna Founder / Publisher Jay is the founder and publisher of STPL News. It all began with the Somerville Times. Next came the Peninsula local. Finally, everything was tied together under the title of STPL News. This is the story of where we began. During the height of the COVID-19 lockdowns, I was living on […]