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21/03/2025

A woman's body was found off Seaford Beach near Melbourne, prompting an ongoing investigation as authorities seek to determine the circumstances of her death.

20/03/2025

Top Crime Spots on the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston Revealed as New Report Shows Crime Running Rampant

The latest figures from Victoria Police reveal a 28.3% surge in criminal incidents on the Mornington Peninsula and a 12% jump in property crimes in Frankston. With theft, burglaries, and family violence cases rising, the need for action has never been more urgent.

Crime rates in Mornington Peninsula and Frankston are rising fast, with police reports revealing the top suburbs for burglaries, theft, and family violence.

20/03/2025

Flinders Election: A Safe Seat No More?

The 2025 federal election could change the narrative for Flinders, a traditionally Liberal stronghold. The race is intensifying, making Flinders one of the most competitive electorates in Victoria. Incumbent MP Zoe McKenzie leads, but rising campaigns from independent Ben Smith, Labor’s Sarah Race and candidates from the Greens and One Nation indicate a shift.

The 2025 Flinders election is heating up, with incumbent Zoe McKenzie facing challengers Sarah Race and Ben Smith. Discover how shifting voter priorities may reshape this traditional Liberal seat.

18/03/2025

Struggling with Utility Bills? Here’s How Victorians Can Get Help

Victorians struggling with overdue electricity, gas, or water bills may be eligible for the Utility Relief Grant Scheme, offering up to $650 per utility bill.

Find out who qualifies and how to apply.

Victorians struggling with overdue electricity, gas, or water bills may be eligible for the Utility Relief Grant Scheme, offering up to $650 per utility. Find out who qualifies and how to apply.

18/03/2025

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17/03/2025

A Life Cut Short: The Unsolved Murder of Michele Brown

The unsolved Frankston murder of 25 year old Baxter woman Michele Brown remains a haunting mystery. For over 30 years, her family has searched for answers. A $1 million reward is being offered for information that could lead to justice

The unsolved murder of Michele Brown in Frankston remains a haunting mystery. For over 30 years, her family has searched for answers. A $1 million reward is being offered for information that could…

16/03/2025

STPL News has conducted an early poll on voter intentions in the Flinders electorate ahead of the anticipated 2025 federal election. Discover the current results, methodology, and insights into voter sentiment....

STPL News has conducted an early poll on voter intentions in the Flinders electorate ahead of the anticipated 2025 federal election. Discover the current results, methodology, and insights into voter sentiment. https://wp.me/pgbDsE-1xQ

16/03/2025

Somerville Subdues Seaford Tigers

Somerville Cricket Club secured a commanding victory over Seaford Tigers in the final round of the MPCA season, finishing 5th on the ladder.

Read the full match report.

Somerville Cricket Club secured a commanding victory over Seaford Tigers in the final round of the MPCA season, finishing 5th on the ladder. Read the full match report.

16/03/2025

Due to cancelled deliveries from SecondBite and OzHarvest, SPCSC is facing a fresh food shortage. They need urgent donations of vegetables and financial contributions to support local families.

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https://stplnews.com.au/southern-peninsula-community-support-centre-needs-urgent-help-after-fresh-food-deliveries-cancelled/

13/03/2025

The Frankston Public Surgical Centre is playing a key role in Victoria’s efforts to reduce surgery wait times, with urgent procedures now delivered faster than anywhere else in Australia....

The Frankston Public Surgical Centre is playing a key role in Victoria’s efforts to reduce surgery wait times, with urgent procedures now delivered faster than anywhere else in Australia.

13/03/2025

Three men have been charged after Victoria Police seized fi****ms during Operation Advance in Cranbourne. The trio was arrested after a high-speed pursuit and will face court....

Three men have been charged after Victoria Police seized fi****ms during Operation Advance in Cranbourne. The trio was arrested after a high-speed pursuit and will face court.

13/03/2025

If a snap federal election were held tomorrow, who would you vote for in the Flinders electorate? Share your opinion in our latest STPL News poll.

13/03/2025

Mornington Peninsula Shire's No Charge Green Waste Weekend will run from 28-30 March 2025, allowing residents to dispose of green waste for free. Find out event details, locations, and eligibility.

12/03/2025

The race for the federal seat of Flinders is heating up, with Zoe McKenzie, Ben Smith, and Sarah Race battling for votes—despite no election date yet. Campaign spending, advertising controversies, and political clashes are shaping the contest....

The race for the federal seat of Flinders is heating up, with Zoe McKenzie, Ben Smith, and Sarah Race battling for votes—despite no election date yet. Campaign spending, advertising controversies, …

12/03/2025

The Mornington Peninsula Shire has restructured its budget to absorb the costs of the McCrae landslip, allocating $1.2 million for emergency management and removing the last COVID-19 business assistance package....

The Mornington Peninsula Shire has restructured its budget to absorb the costs of the McCrae landslip, allocating $1.2 million for emergency management and removing the last COVID-19 business assis…

12/03/2025

Secret Stash of Stolen Goods and Weapons Uncovered in Seaford Business

SEAFORD – Police have uncovered a hidden cache of stolen goods, drugs, and weapons behind a secret door in a Seaford business, leading to the arrest of a local man.

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Victoria Police have uncovered a hidden stash of stolen goods, drugs, and weapons behind a secret door in a Seaford business. A 53-year-old man has been charged and will face Frankston Magistrates’…

11/03/2025

Kafkaesque Bureaucracy Leaves Hazardous Trees Dangling Over Mornington Peninsula Roads

Mornington resident Barbara reported two dead trees on Nepean Highway, south of The Briars, via Snap, Send, Solve, expecting a swift response. Instead, she found herself trapped in a cycle of referrals and inaction.

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10/03/2025

Dromana, VIC – A 36-year-old Dromana man has been charged following an alleged hit-and-run incident that occurred on Sunday night in Dromana that has left a woman witn serious injuries.

According to investigators, the impact caused the woman to land on the bonnet of the vehicle as the driver continued to accelerate.

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