On the Ground in Rosebud: Pauline Hanson Brings Momentum To Hercus Campaign
Pauline Hanson’s appearance alongside Darren Hercus in Rosebud drew a packed crowd and added visible momentum to One Nation’s push in the Nepean by-election.
Pauline Hanson Appears With Darren Hercus At Sold Out Event
Pauline Hanson has appeared beside Nepean candidate Darren Hercus at a sold out One Nation event, with more updates expected later tonight.
Council Attempts To ‘Set The Record Straight’ Over $570 Waste Charge
Mornington Peninsula Shire is attempting to quell backlash over a proposed $570 waste charge, arguing the public cleaning component is not a new fee despite sharp concern from residents.
Paul Edbrooke Joins Victorian Cabinet In Boost For Frankston
Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke has joined Victoria’s cabinet in a reshuffle of the Allan government, with former mayor Kris Bolam welcoming the promotion as a significant moment for the city.
Mornington Pre-School Opens New Nature-Based Playground After $739,000 Upgrade
Leslie Moorhead Pre-School in Mornington has opened a new nature-based playground following a $739,000 redevelopment funded through the Victorian School Building Authority.
Peter Angelico Accuses Anthony Marsh Of ‘Blatant Hypocrisy’ Over Roads
Peter Angelico has accused Anthony Marsh of “blatant hypocrisy” over roads messaging in the Nepean by-election, using both a campaign video and an STPL News interview to challenge Marsh’s credibility, honesty and handling of the issue.
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.
Frankston Seniors Invited To Join Free Escorted Train Travel Program
Frankston seniors are being encouraged to register for a free two-part escorted train travel program starting on April 21, 2026, with sessions covering train safety, station navigation, myki tips and a guided trip to Melbourne to see the new Metro Tunnel.
Greens Candidate Targets Cost Of Living Pressure In Nepean
Greens candidate for Nepean Dr Sianan Healy has made cost of living and public transport central to her by-election campaign, arguing Peninsula families are being squeezed by rising everyday costs.
Tracee Hutchison Slams ‘Lazy And Dishonest’ Liberal Attack Flyer In Nepean
Tracee Hutchison has hit back at a Liberal-authorised flyer targeting her in the Nepean by-election, calling it a dishonest attack and a sign of Liberal desperation.
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.
Somerville Football Netball Club Primed For Success In 2026
Somerville Football Netball Club is heading into the 2026 season with confidence, strong recruitment and a clear focus on success both on and off the field.
Liberals Accused Of Dirty Tactics After Anti-One Nation Flyer Emerges
The Liberal Party is being labelled desperate after copies of an anti-One Nation flyer, authorised by the party itself, began circulating across the Nepean electorate.
Marsh Goes Off Script After Social Media Grilling
Anthony Marsh is under fresh scrutiny after campaign-period social media comments appeared to conflict with his earlier public position on Mornington Peninsula Shire’s municipal monitors.
Frankston Pushes School Holiday Drawcard As Party In The Park Returns To Cruden Farm
Frankston City Council is bringing Party in the Park back to Cruden Farm on Sunday 12 April, with superhero-themed entertainment, family activities, rides, stalls and school holiday fun.
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.
Pothole Post Sees Marsh Dig Himself Into Another Hole
Anthony Marsh is facing fresh scrutiny after appearing to mark a pothole on White Hill Road, a state-managed 80 km/h arterial road, without visible hi-vis gear or traffic control. STPL News has contacted Roads Minister Melissa Horne for comment.
Frank Schiefler Chosen as Liberal Candidate for Hastings
Frank Schiefler has been chosen by the Liberal Party for endorsement as its candidate for Hastings at the November Victorian state election, with a formal public announcement still pending.
EDITORIAL | The Victorian Liberals Have Learned Nothing, and Hastings Is the Latest Example
The Victorian Liberal Party appears to have repeated in Hastings the same top-down preselection play used in Nepean, raising fresh questions about rank-and-file members being shut out and the political cost of party arrogance.
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.
Hercus Rips Into Liberals and Labor Over Rosebud Hospital, Backs PPP Pathway
One Nation candidate Darren Hercus has blasted both Liberals and Labor over Rosebud Hospital, backing a PPP rebuild plan and questioning why voters should trust more election promises.
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.
Frankston Barista’s Debut Novel Spencer Sparkles Builds Local Momentum
Frankston local Dan Stroede says his debut novel Spencer Sparkles is building momentum, with strong reader feedback, local interest and growing attention around the book.
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.
McCrae Mediation Ends With Partial Deals But No Public Timetable
Mornington Peninsula Shire and South East Water say some McCrae residents have reached agreement through mediation, but the public update leaves major questions unanswered over the scope of works, timelines and when displaced residents may return home.
Letter to the Editor: MPSC Residents Deserve Fairer Access to Services
A local resident says uneven access to services, transport and community facilities across the Mornington Peninsula is leaving some suburbs isolated, particularly older residents and people living with disability.
Letter to the Editor: Fuel Crisis Blame Game Misses the Real Cause
A letter to the editor argues Australia’s fuel crisis is not solely a government failure, but the result of global instability, disrupted oil supply routes and long-term policy decisions that weakened fuel security.
Local Schools Affected By Victorian Teachers Strike Over Pay And Conditions
Local schools across the Mornington Peninsula were affected as teachers, principals and education support staff joined a statewide strike over pay and conditions.
MPCA Grand Final Cliffhanger
Old Peninsula held off Somerville by just four runs in one of the most gripping MPCA grand finals in recent memory, while Somerville claimed the 2nd XI premiership and other clubs battled through a dramatic finals weekend.
Getting Ahead of Misleading Reporting: Statement on Historic Fines Matter
Statement from Jamie (Jay) Scicluna on historic fines outcome, issued ahead of further media coverage after excessive and misleading reporting from select media
SA Labor Win Overshadowed by One Nation Surge, Raising Questions for Victoria
Labor has won comfortably in South Australia, but the bigger story is One Nation’s surge and the collapse of the Liberal vote. With similar political conditions emerging in Victoria, the Nepean by-election is now shaping as an early test ahead of the November state election.
Flew off the shelves: latest edition already gone from some collection points
The latest edition of the Somerville Times has flown off shelves at some collection points, with the allocated print supply moving quicker than usual. Readers who missed out can access the digital version now, with collection points set to be refilled on Monday.
Doveton man charged over alleged international Toyota theft and export syndicate
A Doveton man has been charged after Victoria Police alleged he played a role in an international syndicate accused of stealing high-end Toyotas in Victoria and exporting them to the United Arab Emirates.
Australian Sand Sculpting Championships return to Frankston Waterfront
The Australian Sand Sculpting Championships are returning to Frankston Waterfront, where 400 tonnes of sand will be transformed into large-scale sculptures, interactive attractions and family-friendly activities.
Fresh Somerville Times Hits Shelves From Tomorrow
The latest edition of the Somerville Times is rolling out now and will be available at all collection points from tomorrow, featuring local headlines, election coverage and community issues.
Mornington Peninsula pair arrested after Cranbourne drug and vehicle haul
A Dromana man has been charged and a Mornington woman released pending further enquiries after police seized drugs, vehicles, ammunition and allegedly stolen ID cards at a Cranbourne property.
Nepean By-Election Nominations Open As Candidate Field Begins To Take Shape
Candidate nominations have officially opened for the Nepean District by-election, with the Victorian Electoral Commission urging prospective contenders to move quickly ahead of the April deadlines. The by-election will be held on Saturday 2 May. VEC Opens Formal Nomination Process…
Westernport Sensational In Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association Finals Series
Somerville, Tyabb and Crib Point have all booked places in the MPCA Grand Final in a historic result for Westernport clubs across the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association finals series.
Stolen Buggy Rams Police Car In Moorooduc
Police are investigating after a stolen industrial buggy allegedly rammed a police vehicle in Moorooduc early on Monday morning. The incident began at a business on Moorooduc Highway before officers later located the vehicles on Bentons Road.
Somerville To Baxter Trail Opens In Part As Road Crossing Holds Up Full Link
The northern section of the Somerville to Baxter Trail is now open, but the full link remains incomplete as work continues on a key crossing near Frankston-Flinders Road.
Letter to the Editor: New Rosebud Hospital Pledges are Conditional.
A Rye resident says promises of a new hospital in Rosebud should be viewed realistically, noting that funding decisions rest with the Victorian Government through the state budget.
Liberal Party Accused Of Double Standards As Anthony Marsh Signs Appear On Council Land In Rosebud
Anthony Marsh campaign signs appear to be on council land in Rosebud, raising questions over compliance and double standards in the Nepean by-election.
Police Search for Missing Woman Carmel (59)
Victoria Police are appealing for public help to locate missing Highett woman Carmel, last seen on Friday morning.
Nepean race rocked as leaked texts reveal Anthony Marsh backed Labor
The Nepean by-election campaign has been thrown into fresh controversy after leaked text messages revealed Liberal candidate Anthony Marsh privately backed a Labor candidate during the 2022 Victorian state election.
Nepean candidate Peter Angelico outlines business-focused pitch in by-election campaign
Libertarian candidate Peter Angelico says his Nepean by-election campaign will focus on business pressures, local infrastructure and growing voter frustration with the major parties.
Darren Hercus says One Nation will not play ‘support role’ in Nepean
One Nation candidate Darren Hercus says the party does not want to play a support role in the Nepean by-election, instead pitching itself as a genuine contender while campaigning on cost of living, housing, crime and Rosebud Hospital.
Union slams Searoad Ferries over alleged ferry safety incidents
The Maritime Union of Australia has criticised Searoad Ferries following allegations a passenger assaulted crew and accessed a restricted operational area during a 2024 voyage on the Sorrento–Queenscliff ferry route.
Drink and Drug Drivers Detected During Long Weekend on Mornington Peninsula
Mornington Peninsula police conducted more than 1,800 roadside breath and drug tests during the long weekend Operation ARID road safety blitz, detecting several drink and drug drivers.
