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.
Emergency crews were called to Dandenong Creek near Allan Street after reports of two people swept away in fast-moving water.
The McCrae Landslide Inquiry has found failures by South East Water and the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, concluding that a burst water main and years of poor leadership combined to cause the disaster that displaced families in January 2025.
RSPCA Victoria has confirmed 35 horses were seized from Maxine Fraser’s Mount Eliza property under warrant. The Inspectorate praised the operation as complex but successful, while campaigners hailed the outcome as a major community win after months of protests.
RSPCA and Victoria Police have raided Maxine Fraser’s Mount Eliza property in a major win for the community and animals. Horses, including a mare and foal, have already been removed.
A Hastings man has been charged with allegedly recruiting children in a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts across the Mornington Peninsula. The 30-year-old faces 29 charges and has been remanded ahead of a Frankston Magistrates’ Court hearing.
A man has died after crashing into a tree on Derril Road, Moorooduc early Saturday morning. Police are investigating and urging witnesses to come forward.
A Hastings man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death after an illegally modified e-bike fatally struck local grandfather William Lothian on Frankston-Flinders Road.
Zoe McKenzie is set to retain the federal seat of Flinders, leading independent challenger Ben Smith in a close race. The AEC has not yet declared a final result.
A former McClelland College science teacher has been charged with child sexual offences. The case is before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. VIT registration cancelled.
A Hastings man is in a critical condition after being hit by an illegally modified e-bike on Frankston-Flinders Road. Police are investigating.
Fresh concerns over horse welfare at a Mt Eliza property have led to a planned community protest. STPL News investigates the latest claims, past incidents, and RSPCA Victoria’s ongoing response.
A man has died after being swept into the ocean at Cape Schanck on Anzac Day. Emergency crews launched a search, but the man could not be revived.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia’s federal election will take place on May 3, with major parties focusing on cost-of-living and economic policies.
Concerns surge as crime rates escalate across the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston, prompting urgent calls for government action and support.
Dromana, VIC – A 36-year-old Dromana man has been charged following an alleged hit-and-run incident that occurred on Sunday night in Dromana. At approximately 9:30 pm on 9 March 2025, a 48-year-old woman from Craigieburn and her dog were crossing…
As STPL News predicted, the new CEO has prior experience with a south-eastern council and has already worked with some of the current councillors and our sources have delivered! Mornington Peninsula Shire has officially named Mark Stoermer as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following a Special Council Meeting today.
Victoria Police are seeking public assistance to find Jack, a 22-year-old from Dingley Village, last seen boarding a train at Frankston Station on 19 February, heading towards Stony Point.
SKYE, VIC – Police are investigating the tragic death of an infant at a family daycare centre in Melbourne’s outer south-east on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to a property on Balinga Drive, Skye, at approximately 2:05 pm following…
Residents returning home after the McCrae landslide were shocked to find their houses ransacked. Authorities are investigating as recovery efforts continue.
Langwarrin, Victoria – The principal of Langwarrin Park Primary School, Richard Barren, has been charged with possessing child abuse material following an investigation by local authorities reports the Herald Sun. Parents of children attending Langwarrin Park Primary School received an…
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 15-year-old Frankston boy following an alleged aggravated burglary and police pursuit that unfolded across Brighton and Melbourne overnight. According to police, unknown offenders forced entry into a residence on Orchard Street, Brighton,…
A 39-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition and is fighting for his life following a serious crash involving a BMW sedan in Tooradin on 20 January 2025.
The McCrae landslide has destroyed homes, forced evacuations, and expanded exclusion zones. Authorities warn a permanent solution may take two years, leaving 60 properties at risk.
Moorabbin Highway Patrol is seeking public assistance after a hit-and-run on Nepean Highway left two cyclists seriously injured. Police urge anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers
A major landslide in McCrae on the Mornington Peninsula has destroyed a house, hospitalised one person, and led to evacuations and road closures.
Brad Battin Elected as Victorian Liberal Leader After Party Room VoteBrad Battin has been voted in as the new leader of the Victorian Liberal Party, replacing John Pesutto after a party room vote amid tensions over the Moira Deeming case.
A 63-year-old man has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of his wife in Langwarrin, just hours after a family Christmas lunch.
A man tragically drowned at Balnarring Beach on Boxing Day after falling from his kayak. Emergency services attended, but he could not be revived.
Police arrested five individuals, including three youths, after a Christmas Eve aggravated burglary in Mount Eliza involving a stolen car, a crash, and an imitation firearm.
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.
Homicide Squad detectives have charged a second man in relation to the fatal shooting that occurred in Rye on 2 December. This follows the earlier charge of a 24-year-old Narre Warren man in connection with the tragic deaths of two…
A 24-year-old Narre Warren man has been charged with murder following a Rye shooting on 2 December, leaving two people dead. Police investigations continue.
Homicide Squad detectives have arrested four men in connection with the shooting deaths of two people in Rye earlier this month. Investigations are ongoing.
A 53-year-old Dromana woman was carjacked during a three-hour police pursuit in Frankston. Multiple suspects have been arrested following a chaotic series of events.
Updated: Police Continue Investigation Into Fatal Shooting in Rye
Breaking News: Two Bodies Found in Rye Home, Police Launch Homicide Investigation
Breaking News: Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in Pakenham early this morning, resulting in the death of a male driver. The incident happened around 3:50 am, when a vehicle travelling along Olympic Way veered off the road and crashed through the rear wall of Pakenham Supermarket.
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Man Charged Over Alleged Arson in Rosebud and McCrae
Police have charged a 60-year-old Rosebud man in connection with a series of fires that occurred in Rosebud and McCrae on Thursday, 23 November.
Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have made further progress in their investigation into the non-fatal shooting of a 36-year-old Dandenong man earlier this month. A 22-year-old Seaford man was arrested in Melbourne’s CBD shortly after midday today. He is…
