Police Investigate Arson in Hastings

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.

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.

A Mornington Peninsula couple’s holiday turned into a nightmare when David Crowley suffered heart failure in China, leaving them with $2,000-a-day hospital bills. A GoFundMe campaign raised over $16,000 to help cover costs.

The Albanese government is extending its $150 energy bill rebate for households and small businesses as part of a $1.8 billion cost-of-living package in the 2025 federal budget.

A 25-year-old Springvale man has been arrested following an alleged sexual assault on a Route 811 bus in Dandenong. Victoria Police continues to investigate.

The Baxter Men's Shed celebrates its grand reopening after a two-year rebuild following a fire, reaffirming its vital role in community connection and support.

The Peninsula Community Legal Centre supports the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) in condemning proposed bail reform changes, calling for a statutory review before any amendments are made.

A 16-year-old has been charged with culpable driving after a fatal collision in Pakenham last November. Police allege the Audi involved was stolen.

A 50-year-old Dandenong man has lost his motorcycle after allegedly riding under the influence of drugs in Skye. His bike was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1,115.

Victoria Police caught 41 motorists driving under the influence during a two-night blitz on Nepean Highway. Officers conducted 4,747 breath tests and intercepted multiple offenders.

Liberal Dunkley candidate Nathan Conroy has criticised the federal government’s $50 million road upgrade pledge for Frankston, claiming only $3 million is actually committed.