Peninsula Health Set to Merge with Alfred Health and Koo Wee Rup Health in 2026

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Peninsula Health CEO Helen Cooper has confirmed that the voluntary merger between Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, and Koo Wee Rup Health will be finalised in just 12 months, marking a significant development in healthcare services for the region. The amalgamation is scheduled to take effect from 1 January next year, uniting the three health services […]

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.

Celebrating Two Years of Community News: Final 2024 Edition of Somerville Times

Celebrating Two Years of Community News: Final 2024 Edition of Somerville Times

The final edition of the Somerville Times for 2024 is now rolling out, celebrating two years of community news with 20 editions of the Somerville Times and 5 editions of the Peninsula Local. Together, these publications have produced and distributed an impressive total of approximately 300,000 copies.

Tiger Snake Surprise: Driver’s Close Call on Monash Freeway

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.