Driver Killed Following Crash into Pakenham Supermarket

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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Nathan Buckley Blitzes Somerville

Ex-Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley inspired a packed audience at Somerville Cricket Club’s annual Sports/Business luncheon. Sharing his journey from humble beginnings to AFL stardom, Buckley captivated attendees while helping the club raise crucial funds for player development and infrastructure.

Establishing a Trustworthy Local Newspaper

A collage of newspaper covers from Somerville Times and Peninsula Local, showcasing various local news stories and community events. Prominent headlines include local elections, bus services, community achievements, and council candidates.

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 story of where we began. During the height of the COVID-19 lockdowns, I was living on […]

Somerville Triumphs Over Mornington

Somerville players celebrate a wicket in the Round 5 victory against Mornington - Somerville Swooper

From the Somerville Swooper In a must-win Round 5 fixture against the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association, Somerville backed up its win in the previous round against Mt Eliza with a hard-fought but convincing victory over top team Mornington. Batting first, Somerville was precariously placed at 6/119 before the last four batsmen rallied to stretch the […]