Federal Government Launches Campaign to Combat Scams

Learn how the new ‘Stop. Check. Protect.’ campaign by the National Anti-Scam Centre empowers Australians to stay scam-safe, avoid financial harm, and report fraudulent activity to Scamwatch.

Learn how the new ‘Stop. Check. Protect.’ campaign by the National Anti-Scam Centre empowers Australians to stay scam-safe, avoid financial harm, and report fraudulent activity to Scamwatch.

Victoria Police are investigating a case of obscene exposure involving a 7-year-old boy in Seaford. Detectives seek public assistance to identify a man described as 60 to 70 years old with grey curly hair.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Anthony Marsh has reassured ratepayers that the 3% rate cap increase won’t necessarily be applied, reinforcing a focus on responsible spending and public accountability.

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.

A woman travelling at 80km/h, said she felt something unusual on her foot. A quick glance revealed a tiger snake – one of the world’s most venomous snakes – climbing up her leg. Somehow, she managed to knock the snake away, steer through traffic, and pull over to safety before jumping out of her car.

Breaking News: Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in Pakenham early this morning, resulting in the death of a male driver. The incident happened around 3:50 am, when a vehicle travelling along Olympic Way veered off the road and crashed through the rear wall of Pakenham Supermarket.
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The latest edition of Peninsula Local (005) is now available across the Mornington Peninsula! You can pick up a copy at most authorised newsagents, council service centres, libraries, and many independent retailers. This is likely to be our final edition…

FOI Reveals Councillor Request System Statistics

Police are investigating multiple suspected arson fires lit in Rosebud and McCrae on 23 November. A 60-year-old man is assisting with inquiries.

Jay Scicluna Founder / Publisher Jay is the founder and publisher of STPL News. It all began with the Somerville Times. Next came the Peninsula local. Finally, everything was tied together under the title of STPL News. This is the…