Safety Beach Not So Safe: Two Incidents in an Hour Leave Three Injured

Three people were hospitalised after two separate watercraft incidents at Safety Beach, Victoria, within an hour. Authorities urge caution as investigations continue.
Man Drowns at Balnarring Beach

A man tragically drowned at Balnarring Beach on Boxing Day after falling from his kayak. Emergency services attended, but he could not be revived.
Five Arrested After Christmas Eve Burglary in Mount Eliza

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.
Merry Christmas from STPL NEWS

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.
Dromana Teen Charged with Series of Burglaries on the Peninsula

An 18-year-old Dromana male has been charged with 42 offences, including burglary and theft, following a six-month investigation into commercial burglaries on the Mornington Peninsula.
BREAKING NEWS: Four Arrested Following Fatal Shooting in Rye

Homicide Squad detectives have arrested four men in connection with the shooting deaths of two people in Rye earlier this month. Investigations are ongoing.
Arthurs Seat Eagle $25M Upgrade in Good Hands, Says Senior Botanist

Merinda Day-Smith, Senior Botanist with Nature Advisory, reassures the Mornington Peninsula community that the environmental assessment for the $25 million Arthurs Seat Eagle upgrade is on track. The three-stage project includes a function centre, observation tower, restaurant, and luge, set to begin next year.
Police Investigating Bus Assault in Hastings

Police are investigating an assault on a Frankston-bound bus in Hastings on 20 October, involving a 62-year-old victim. Public assistance is sought to identify two individuals. Contact Crime Stoppers with any information.