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Cockatoo Damage Prompts Turf Replacement Plan At Truemans Road Recreation Reserve
Mornington Peninsula Shire is planning a major turf replacement at Truemans Road Recreation Reserve in Tootgarook after cockatoos caused extensive damage to the soccer pitches and cricket oval.
Animal Welfare Protests Continue at Disgraced Trainer Maxine Fraser’s Mount Eliza Property
Animal welfare protesters continue their presence outside Maxine Fraser’s Mount Eliza property, almost a year after RSPCA Victoria seized 35 horses, as campaigners raise ongoing concerns over animals remaining at the property.
Marsh Takes Aim At Monitors He Once Called ‘Well Regarded’
Anthony Marsh has taken aim at Mornington Peninsula’s municipal monitors, marking a sharp reversal from his public support when they were appointed.
Free Dental Care in Victoria Is Welcome, But Detail Matters
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 Endorsed as Liberal Candidate for Frankston
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.
