The Truth Matters

STPL News is dedicated to delivering truthful journalism, but we're facing unethical attacks from a competitor. Join us in defending integrity and community trust.

STPL News is a community-focused news outlet dedicated to providing accurate, in-depth coverage that serves the public. Our mission has always been to inform, engage, and empower our readers with truthful reporting. Over the years, we have built a strong and loyal following, earning the trust of the community through our commitment to integrity and transparency.

However, that trust is now under attack.

A direct competitor, instead of focusing on fair competition, has resorted to unethical tactics in an attempt to undermine us. They have misrepresented the truth, published misleading and false articles about us, and gone as far as reaching out to our advertisers, sponsors, community members and even local politicians with misinformation aimed at damaging our reputation.

This is not just an attack on STPL News—it is an attack on honest journalism and your right to have access to unbiased, fact-based reporting. These attempts to manipulate public perception and political influence threaten the foundation of a free and independent press.

We refuse to be silenced.

How You Can Help

We believe that truth prevails when people stand up against dishonesty. Your support is critical in ensuring that independent journalism continues to thrive in our community.

  • Stay Informed – Keep reading and sharing our content to ensure that facts remain at the forefront.
  • Spread Awareness – Let others know what is happening and help combat misinformation.
  • Show Your Support – Whether through engagement, advocacy, or other means, standing with us strengthens our ability to fight back.
  • Become A Member – Financial members of STPL News help us to keep the lights on as we endure the relentless barrage of attacks from this publisher who’s sole goal is ensure that we do not have any advertisers or sponsors to help fund our community focused & independent news – Find out more
  • Make A Contribution – Now more than ever, it is crucial to uphold the values of community focus and independence within our group. Whether you can give $10, $20 or $100, every contribution matters. We face a powerful publisher that seeks to overpower us by any means necessary. If you are in a position to do so, please consider making a contribution. – Find out more

This is a defining moment for STPL News and the community we serve. Together, we can push back against these unfair tactics and ensure that truth and integrity continue to guide our work.

Has this publisher contacted you? We’d love to know.

Stand with Us Against Unfair Attacks & Misinformation from Fake News

A direct competitor is working to manipulate public opinion and political influence to undermine us. Get the facts and take a stand.
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About STPL News

STPL News is an independent, community-focused news outlet that provides coverage of local and breaking news on the Mornington Peninsula and in Frankston. We publish the Somerville Times and the Peninsula Local on a monthly basis and are continually working to develop and enhance our content. Thanks to advertising and sponsorships, we are able to offer this service for free. If you prefer to enjoy our content without advertisements, you can become a paid member for an ad-free experience.

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