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Minister Dimopoulos announces further erosion of coast protection fund

THE State Government appears to have issued two conflicting statements involving $15 million in funding “to address coastal erosion and safety risks across Victorian coastlines”. On April 19 this year, Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos...

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Korumburra WWII pilot honoured at the Australian War Memorial

PILOT Officer Samuel Donald Whiteside known as Donald or Don to family and friends from Korumburra has been honoured as part of the Last Post ceremony at the Australian War Memorial. Sheltering in the portico of the Australian War Memorial 15...

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Rose Lodge Fete brings community connection and important funds

THIS year’s Rose Lodge Fete funds will be directed towards providing more shelter for residents in the courtyard, Saturday’s event a huge success with an excellent turnout. CEO Shane Jenkins was delighted people were there waiting for the fete...

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People and Lifestyle

Mosaic birthday magic inspired by Mary Grace

IT WAS a special occasion at Fish Creek Memorial Hall on Tuesday, a large number of people celebrating the 99th birthday of popular and creative local Mary Grace Whyte and the unveiling of stunning mosaic works she created with her daughter Isabel...

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Two stroke recovery centres set to launch in Bass Coast

IN a recent conversation with Julian Williams, Chair of the Stroke Association of Victoria, he shared exciting updates regarding a new initiative aimed at providing much-needed support to stroke survivors in the Bass Coast region. The not-for-profit...

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Support, safety and change, we’re here to help

*If you are in immediate danger call 000. THERE are many parts to family violence and whilst there is still room to learn as new research is released, it’s definitely an area that has taken remarkable steps of improvement compared to decades past...

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Bass Coast, please don’t rip up any more of our roads

RESIDENTS of Scenic Drive in Cowes are appalled at plans to rip up the bitumen in their street and replace it with a gravel road. Bass Coast Shire has written to Scenic Drive residents explaining the bitumen dust suppressant seal their road was...

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Labor will reopen the Leongatha South bypass

TULLY Fletcher, federal Labor candidate for Monash, has announced South Gippsland Shire Council will receive $2.4 million to reopen the Leongatha South bypass. The investment will fund delivery of the new Simons Lane intersection with the Bass...

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Wow, what a final! OMK digs in for a memorable victory

OMK has won the most memorable LDCA Division One cricket grand final in years, passing Phillip Island’s modest 171 target just one wicket from defeat. And the hero of the day was OMK captain Koby Brann who produced a ‘captain’s knock’ for...

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Tense moments as OMK closes in on victory… or defeat!

OMK and Phillip Island are playing out one of the most tense LDCA cricket grand finals in years at the Butch West Oval in Wonthaggi. It’s one of those finals’ matches when you don’t dare move from the seat you are sitting in. Closing in on...

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Urgent Inverloch erosion response needed: When, what and how much?

EASTERN Victoria MLC Melina Bath has continued to put pressure on the State Government to clarify details of its coastal erosion rescue package for Silverleaves and Inverloch ahead of expected king tides through April, including at Easter. The...

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Town take back the top spot

B Grade, Division 2 IT WAS a case of Foster winning the battle but Leongatha Town winning the war following the B2 grand final over the weekend. Foster pipped Leongatha Town on the ladder in the final round, claiming the minor premiership, but Town...

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Red Caps stand victorious over Wonthaggi Club

B Grade, Division 1 NERRENA was named the 2024/25 B1 premier after successfully chasing down Wonthaggi Club’s score on Sunday. The grand final was a top of the table battle, and the Red Caps proved to be the superior side in a close result. Club...

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Diggers dig in for memorable victory

A Grade, Division 1 IT WAS a fairytale ending for OMK, coming back from fourth on the ladder to win the A1 2024/25 premiership. The Diggers were up against it when it took on the giants of the season Nerrena in the first semi-final, but they rose to...

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Real Estate

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On The Land

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Burra Foods notes ‘tough conditions’ with price rise

LAST week, Burra Foods announced a $0.10/kgMS step up to Milk Supply Partners for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30 2025. This takes the Burra Foods milk price range for FY25 to $8.10/kgMs - $8.60/kgMS. This improved price is in line with a 20 per...

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Burra Foods steps up farmgate milk price

LAST week, Burra Foods announced a $0.10/kgMS step up to Milk Supply Partners for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. This takes the Burra Foods milk price range for the 2025 financial year to $8.10/kgMs - $8.60/kgMS. In a letter to Milk Supply...

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Courtney O'Brien

Loch Primary students get hands-on experience in the agriculture sector

EXCITEMENT was in the air as Grade 4/5 and 5/6 students from Loch Primary School embarked on an unforgettable excursion to SRH Poowong, thanks to the incredible support of the Race Victoria Program. The visit provided a unique opportunity for...

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Angus auctioned for Biggest Morning Tea

ACACIA, a well-credentialled Angus heifer from Wattlewood Angus in Lang Lang fetched a very credible $9100 at the cattle stud’s Autumn bull sale in aid of the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea. “I’m a little overwhelmed,” said Fion...

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Local Business & Tourism

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Local Business and Tourism

Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese collects more awards

BERRYS Creek Gourmet Cheese has cemented its reputation as one of Australia’s leading cheese producers, winning multiple awards at the 2025 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show. The business, led by Barry Charlton and his partner Cheryl...

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Local Business and Tourism

Helping Victorian businesses grow with grants of up to $500,000

VICTORIAN farmers and food and drink producers seeking financial support can now apply for grants of up to $500,000 to help them transform their business, deliver market-leading products and drive sustainable operations. The Coles Nurture Fund has...

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Local Business and Tourism

Tourist numbers surge across South Gippsland

A SURGE in tourism across South Gippsland and the Bass Coast has resulted in the highest visitor numbers to the region since COVID. Visitor numbers have well exceeded seven hundred over summer for the Foster Visitors Information Centre and the Big4...

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Local Business and Tourism

Kilcunda Lobster Festival returns for their 39th year

THE community is invited to join the Kilcunda community association for their annual Kilcunda Lobster Festival on the town foreshore on Sunday, January 26 with market stalls, live music, and amusement rides to entertain the entire family. The first...

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Local Business and Tourism

Swag of honours for Leongatha Lyric Theatre

LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre not only hosted the recent Gippsland Associated Theatre Awards but collected a swag of honours for its popular production of Into the Woods, Colin Mitchell OAM’s final show as director. Into the Woods won Most Outstanding...

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Local Business and Tourism

Rising and experienced musical theatre talent recognised

LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre performed at the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria’s ‘Bruce Awards’ on Saturday and collected some of the evening’s honours for this year’s production of Into the Woods, those awards going to a vastly experienced...

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Holiday home nightmare just in time for Christmas

New short-stay tax set to kill the market, they say “DEAR Customer, you must notify us by 15 January 2025 if you own a home that has been unoccupied for more than 6 months.” This was the opening paragraph of a communique to holiday homeowners...

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Local Business and Tourism

And they’re off… at the Woolamai Racecourse this Saturday

MELBOURNE’S outer eastern suburbs are creeping ever closer to Bass Coast and South Gippsland, and the residents there have discovered our best attractions in their droves. Which is why the hospitality marquees, umbrellas, tables ands pavilions at...

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Events

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Gippsland

Gippsland Hills CWA Exhibition

05th - 06th April

Grand

Grand Piano Recital

PICO

PICO Harvest Festival 2025

An Opera Matinee

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