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.
Police have released CCTV after three cars were vandalised in Rosebud, causing $20,000 in damage. Do you know this woman seen in the carpark?
One of the accused in the deadly Rye home invasion that left two people dead is seeking bail, despite prosecutors citing DNA, CCTV, and a video confession as key evidence.
Two men arrested after allegedly targeting a Porsche in a road rage incident in Seaford. Police pursuit ends with arrests in Aspendale.
Mornington Peninsula detectives are investigating an arson attack in Hastings after two males set fire to a ute at a Frankston-Flinders Road service station.
Concerns surge as crime rates escalate across the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston, prompting urgent calls for government action and support.
The unsolved murder of Michele Brown in Frankston remains a haunting mystery. For over 30 years, her family has searched for answers. A $1 million reward is being offered for information that could lead to justice
As crime concerns rise across the Mornington Peninsula, Federal MP Zoe McKenzie and her state counterparts are actively engaging with the community, listening to their frustrations, and pushing for immediate action. Meanwhile, State MP Paul Mercurio has faced growing criticism for his lack of visibility on the issue, with many residents questioning his leadership and commitment to real solutions.
Residents of Hastings, Somerville, and Frankston South protest outside Paul Mercurio MP’s office, demanding stronger action on rising crime. Protest organiser Rowan May criticises Mercurio’s response, citing inaction and lack of engagement.
Displaced McCrae residents say their evacuated homes are being looted daily, with police unable to intervene due to ongoing safety concerns after the January 14 landslide.
