Tensions Escalate in Horse Welfare Crisis as Protesters Take Signs to Moorooduc Hwy
Amidst rising tensions, protesters demand RSPCA action against Maxine Fraser in a Mt Eliza horse welfare dispute. STPL News continues coverage.
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“We Just Felt Sick”: Local Dog Rescue Reeling After Treasurer Embezzles Funds
“We just felt sick,” says Erin, founder of Mornington Peninsula Dog Rescue, after discovering their now former treasurer had allegedly embezzled thousands. Now the community is helping the group get back on its feet.
Locals Maintain the Rage Over Maxine’s Starving Horses
Community outrage continues to grow in Mount Eliza, where locals have returned for a second protest against property owner Maxine Fraser, following widely shared images of allegedly starving horses. STPL News was at the scene again to cover the developing story and speak with Wines about the group’s ongoing efforts.
Tensions Flare at Mornington Shire Council Meeting as Divisions Deepen
A fiery Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meeting exposed deep divisions between councillors, raising concerns over ethics, representation, and governance across the peninsula.
Parliamentary Petition Launched Over Mt Eliza Horse Welfare Crisis
A parliamentary petition initiated by a local resident addresses horse neglect at a Mt Eliza property, seeking stronger animal protection laws. It follows community outrage and protests over the welfare of over 30 neglected horses.
Inside Maxine’s Equine House of Horrors: A Community’s Battle Over Horse Welfare
Maxine Fraser, once a local horse breeder, now faces serious community outrage and ongoing RSPCA investigations over disturbing allegations of starvation, inbreeding, and cruelty on the Mornington Peninsula.
Community Demands Action Over Horse Welfare at Mornington Peninsula Protest
Community anger over horse welfare concerns at a Mount Eliza property reached a tipping point yesterday, with hundreds of residents gathering to call for urgent action. STPL News brings you this story.
Mike Brown Labels Ben Smith a “Con” and Slams Clive Palmer–Teal Preference Deal
In an interview with STPL News, One Nation candidate Mike Brown accused Independent Ben Smith of being insincere and aligned with the Teals and Simon Holmes à Court. Brown also drew comparisons between Holmes à Court and Clive Palmer, labelling both as political “wreckers” amid ongoing campaign disputes.
Would This Happen in Mornington? Tyabb FC Forced to Cancel Game Due to Council Failure
Tyabb Football Netball Club volunteers were forced to fill rabbit holes on Bunyguyan Reserve’s top oval after MPSC failed to deliver promised repairs, highlighting ongoing infrastructure neglect in Western Port. With the council's budget approaching, many wonder: Will Western Port be forgotten again?
Western Port Left Behind? Council Decisions Highlight Uneven Support Across the Peninsula
The Mornington Peninsula exhibits a growing divide between its Western Port residents and affluent coastal communities. The closure of the Hastings Club substantiates this inequality, as the Shire neglects Western Port in favour of better-funded Port Phillip facilities like the Mt Martha Golf Club.
