Bentons Square Reopens After Fire Destroys Butcher’s Shop
Bentons Square Shopping Centre reopened on Monday evening after an overnight fire destroyed Lindens Meats and damaged two neighbouring businesses.
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Mornington Man Charged With Manslaughter Over Fatal Stabbing
An 18-year-old Mornington man is among eight people charged with manslaughter following the fatal stabbing of Lino Atem in Wyndham Vale in January 2025.
Rosebud Hospital Parking Fees To Begin On 27 October
Paid parking begins at Rosebud Hospital and The Mornington Centre on 27 October, with 30 minutes free and a $19 daily maximum. Concession rates are available.
Mornington Labor Candidate Named Late, Nepean Still Waiting
Labor has named Kerry Macdonald as its Mornington candidate just 46 days before the Victorian election, while Nepean remains without an announced Labor candidate.
‘Unbossed, Unbought’: Adrian Maher Makes His Independent Pitch For Mornington
Mornington independent candidate Adrian Maher speaks with STPL News about housing, roads, policing, project delivery and why he believes political independence sets him apart.
Police Investigate Alleged Lewd Act On Mornington Peninsula Bus
Victoria Police are seeking public assistance after an alleged lewd act involving a teenage girl on a Route 785 bus between Mornington and Frankston.
One Nation Prepares To Take On Liberals As It Launches Nepean & Mornington Campaigns
One Nation has officially launched its Nepean and Mornington campaigns, with Ashli Beards and Darren Hercus setting their sights on Liberal-held territory ahead of November’s state election.
Peninsula Election Field Widens Beyond Labor And Liberal
The Peninsula election field is widening beyond Labor and Liberal, with Greens, One Nation, independents and other minor-party candidates stepping up campaigns across Frankston, Mornington, Hastings and Nepean ahead of Victoria’s 28 November poll.
Ashli Beards Named One Nation Candidate For Mornington
One Nation has named Mornington Peninsula lawyer Ashli Beards as its candidate for Mornington, with crime, housing and cost-of-living pressures among her key campaign issues.
One Nation Mornington Candidate To Be Announced Tomorrow
One Nation will announce its Mornington candidate on Wednesday, 2 September, with STPL News also advised the party’s Hastings candidate is expected to be revealed in late September.
South East Social Procurement Showcase to Highlight Regional Partnerships
The South East Social Procurement Showcase will bring social enterprises, contractors and community organisations together on 3 September, with visits to projects across Frankston, Mornington and Parkdale.
Mornington Man Charged Over Alleged Knife Assault
Detectives have charged a 35-year-old Mornington man over an alleged knife assault in Cooba Court that left a 41-year-old man with life-threatening injuries
Man Fighting for Life Following Mornington Assault, One Arrested
A 41-year-old man is fighting for life following an assault in Mornington, with police arresting a 35-year-old man shortly after the incident.
Two Teens Charged Over Three Alleged Mornington Robberies
Police have charged two teenage boys over three alleged robberies targeting four boys in Mornington, including an incident involving an alleged knife threat.
No Clear Contenders Emerge Ahead of Briars Ward By-Election
The Briars Ward by-election remains wide open, with no candidates publicly declaring their intention to replace former councillor Anthony Marsh.
STPL News Seeks Interest in Proposed State Election Panel
STPL News is seeking expressions of interest in a proposed community panel series covering Hastings, Mornington, Nepean and Frankston ahead of the 2026 state election.
P-Plater Loses Licence After Alleged .174 Breath Test In Mornington
An 18-year-old Mornington P-plater has had his licence suspended and vehicle impounded after allegedly returning a .174 blood alcohol reading during a police intercept.
Anonymous Tip-Off Exposes Alleged Guns, Drugs And Weapons Cache In Mornington
A Mornington man has been remanded after police allegedly found eight firearms, ammunition, cannabis, drugs and weapons during a search warrant linked to an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip-off.
Peninsula Quarries Opens 2026 Community Grants For Somerville, Tyabb And Mornington NFP Groups
Local not-for-profit groups in Somerville, Tyabb and Mornington can apply for Peninsula Quarries Victoria’s 2026 community grants program, with $5,000 available for community projects and initiatives.
Mornington Pre-School Opens New Nature-Based Playground After $739,000 Upgrade
Leslie Moorhead Pre-School in Mornington has opened a new nature-based playground following a $739,000 redevelopment funded through the Victorian School Building Authority.
Mornington Peninsula pair arrested after Cranbourne drug and vehicle haul
A Dromana man has been charged and a Mornington woman released pending further enquiries after police seized drugs, vehicles, ammunition and allegedly stolen ID cards at a Cranbourne property.
Interim Results: “Rate Your State MP” Survey
STPL News has published an interim snapshot of results from the Rate Your State MP survey, covering Hastings, Mornington and Frankston for the 2022–2026 term. The survey is ongoing and voluntary. See response totals, key themes and interim grades, and take the survey.
Early Snapshot: What Hastings, Mornington and Frankston Residents Want Prioritised in 2026
STPL News’ Rate Your MP survey is tracking what locals want prioritised in 2026. Early responses point to cost of living, crime, roads and housing as key issues across Hastings, Mornington and Frankston.
Have Your Say: STPL News Launches ‘Rate Your State MP’ Survey
STPL News has launched a community feedback survey inviting residents in Hastings, Mornington and Frankston to rate their local state MP’s performance during the current parliamentary term (2022–2026). Nepean will open after the by-election result.
Police Car Ramming: Wanted Man Charged After Mornington Attack and Bushland Pursuit
A 35-year-old man has been charged after police allege a stolen Toyota Land Cruiser utility rammed a police vehicle multiple times at a Fleet Street unit complex in Mornington last month. The accused, Troy Cunneen, was arrested in Hallam after a short bushland pursuit and is listed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today (05/01/25).
Peninsula-Wide Bluebottle Warning Issued as Sightings Spread from Frankston to Portsea
Bluebottles have been reported across Peninsula beaches from Seaford and Frankston to Portsea, where the back beach closed for periods this week. Here’s what beachgoers should know, including safety advice and first aid steps if stung.
Alleged $172k Schoolies Drug Pipeline Cut Off Across Mornington Peninsula Say VicPol
Police say a string of raids from Carrum Downs to Rye has cut off an alleged $172,000 drug pipeline aimed at school leavers on the Mornington Peninsula, with nine people arrested and a mix of illicit substances seized in the lead-up to schoolies.
Man Charged After Paramedics Allegedly Assaulted in Mornington
Two Ambulance Victoria paramedics were allegedly assaulted in Mornington’s Main Street. Police arrested a 58-year-old man, who now faces multiple charges.
