Liberals Pledge $250,000 for Somerville CFA Station Upgrade

The Victorian Liberals have pledged $250,000 to upgrade Somerville CFA station, providing showers, accessible toilets and firefighter decontamination facilities.

The Victorian Liberals have pledged $250,000 to upgrade Somerville CFA station, providing showers, accessible toilets and firefighter decontamination facilities.

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.

STPL News observed a calmer atmosphere at Rosebud pre-poll on Wednesday, 29 April, following the previous day’s reports, footage and photos showing confrontational scenes outside the early voting centre.

Liberal campaign workers have been accused of harassing volunteers, voters and One Nation candidate Darren Hercus at Rosebud pre-poll, with STPL News supplied videos, photographs and audio showing repeated confrontations.

Liberal Nepean candidate Anthony Marsh is facing fresh scrutiny after Victoria’s transport department began reviewing a complaint over a campaign pothole stunt, adding to earlier questions over road funding claims, Liberal unrest, political independence and the state-appointed monitors at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

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.

A claim that Mornington Peninsula mayor Anthony Marsh increased road funding by 72% is examined against council records, budgets and procurement documents. The fact check looks at when the increase occurred and what decisions led to the higher spending.

The Nepean by-election is set for 2 May after Sam Groth’s resignation. Labor is not running, One Nation has named Darren Hercus, and a Roy Morgan poll shows One Nation leading in Victoria. Anthony Marsh’s past statements and a verified how-to-vote card have added scrutiny as the May by-election and November state election approaches.