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Visit local, eat local, shop local in South Gippsland

SOUTH Gippsland residents are being encouraged to shop and eat local as part of the relaunch of Council’s ‘Shop Local, Eat Local’ marketing campaign. The campaign aims to support local businesses by promoting positive Shop Local and Eat Local...

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Flowers line the entrances at stations across the state

C In our thoughts, the front-line workers in blue COMMUNITIES across the state are mourning the loss of two police officers who were killed in the line of duty on Tuesday in Porepunkah. A third officer remains in hospital, recovering from serious...

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Keeping the Bass Coast healthy safe and resilient

POP-UP events, numerous surveys, focus groups and internal and external stakeholder workshops all played their part in Bass Coast’s Healthy, Safe and Resilient Plan. A legislative requirement of all local councils the Healthy, Safe and Resilient...

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The boy who caught the pig-nosed turtle

“You’re the boy that got the pig-nosed turtle!” guides exclaimed as they shook 17-year-old Wyatt’s hand. The bush telegraph travelling Kakadu. It was a rare experience for Wyatt and his grandparents, not only are the creatures rare in...

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Valuable community assets tucked away in dark corners

IT MAY not be everyone’s favourite bedtime story but according to Cr Mat Morgan the draft Asset Plan released by Bass Coast Shire for public comment is actually quite a fascinating read. Reflecting on the recent decision to demolish the Kilcund...

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Corinella Jetty closure raises community concern

THE future of Corinella Jetty is in doubt, seven months after the State Government ordered a partial closure of the loved public facility. The Nationals’ Melina Bath called on the Minister for Ports and Freight in state parliament to commit to...

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Discover Myli’s Library of Things

YOU might be surprised at what you can borrow from your local library. Imagine being able to borrow an ice cream maker for a weekend treat, a GoPro to capture your next adventure, or even a paddleboard for a day out on the water. That’s exactly...

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Love, loss, forgiveness and the sad impact of Erin Patterson’s heinous crime

THE impact of Erin Patterson’s actions, in murdering her husband Simon’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson, was always going to fall heaviest on the people who were left behind. On her own children, robbed of...

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Mary Aldred MP stands up for local newspapers when they need it most

FOR good or for bad, it’s not every day you get mentioned in Parliament. Tuesday, August 26 was one such day for your local newspapers, among them the South Gippsland Sentinel-Times and the Phillip Island and San Remo Advertiser. Like Russell...

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Draft Disability Action Plan gets tick of approval from Bass Coast Shire

AMAZING, inclusive, equitable that’s how Cr Jan Thompson described the Draft Disability Action Plan presented to Bass Coast Shire at its most recent council meeting. As Chair of the Access and Inclusion Committee Cr Thompson said she had seen the...

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Book Week at Inverloch

Book Week at Inverloch

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Leongatha netballer represented in second-placed state squad

LEONGATHA’S Lacy Fennell was a proud member of Victorian U15 netball team that came in second at the recent School Sport Australia Games in Moreton Bay. The team competed well together, playing two games per day and beating New South Wales in the...

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Dogs slaughter the Sea Eagles at the Kennel

PHILLIP Island seniors stormed into the finals with a massive 143-point victory over Inverloch-Kongwak. From the first bounce, the Bulldogs were switched on, moving the ball with pace and precision while applying relentless pressure all over the...

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Surfing Australia and NRMA support the future growth of surfing

SURFING Australia and NRMA Insurance are proud to announce the expansion of their partnership to further support the growth of Australian surfing - from inspiring young surfers and strengthening grassroots clubs to creating more opportunities for...

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Real Estate

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On The Land

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Fears Ag scientists’ jobs next to go in State’s cost-cutting drive

THE State Government promised no frontline service cuts but, according to the Victorian Nationals, the Premier is now “targeting Victoria’s incredible team of agricultural research scientists”. That’s according to Emma Kealy MP, Deputy...

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Visit Landcare at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo

VISIT the Landcare stall to explore the many free resources available to dairy farmers. You’ll find practical information on a wide range of workshops offered throughout the year, including weed and pest control, soil health, multi-species...

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What it took to get a Woolamai farmer a drought-relief cheque

Woolamai grazing country should look like this but dramatically less rainfall this year have left pastures distressed, water storages low, and primary producers with big feed bills. IT TAKES a lot to prise money out of the State Government, it...

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Staying ahead of the carbon curve: Workshops for low emissions farming

ARE you a South Gippsland farmer curious about carbon farming? As markets, banks and insurance companies move to meet their carbon emissions commitments, farmers may increasingly need to demonstrate low-emission practices across their supply chains...

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Local Business & Tourism

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Local Business and Tourism

High praise for community-oriented distillery

IT has been an exciting time for the award-winning Mates Distillery, with more passion projects in the pipeline. The distillery is coming off a thrilling triumph at Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirit Awards, where it was awarded gold...

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Local Business and Tourism

Welshpool Hotel thanks the community amid ongoing challenges

THE Welshpool Hotel is making progress in the hospitality industry, despite still being on a long road to recovery from the storm that swept through South Gippsland in 2023. Owner Skye Dubignon is very grateful that, after experiencing the floods...

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Local Business and Tourism

Calling for a year-round barge service to Point Leschenault Jetty on French Island

PARKS Victoria is looking for an experienced operator to operate a year-round barge transport service to French Island using the landing site at Point Leschenault Jetty. Spirit of French Island which currently operates the barge from Corinella on...

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Local Business and Tourism

Have your say on a future vision for the Summerland Peninsula

PHILLIP Island Nature Parks is asking the community to share their ideas about the long-term future vision for the Summerland Peninsula. The Nature Parks will work with the Phillip Island (Milawul) and Bass Coast local and wider community and key...

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Local Business and Tourism

Paws & Ponies always ready to help

LEONGATHA’S Paws & Ponies, originally the Tiny Gardener, is very much a local business, its friendly staff keen to help people meet their pet and equine needs, with an emphasis on sourcing Australian products where possible. The large store...

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Local Business and Tourism

New Wonthaggi servo approved despite early opposition

A DISPUTE over a proposed service station in Wonthaggi seems to have come to a close, with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) ordering that a planning permit be issued for the project. The development, at 63-67 McKenzie Street...

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Local Business and Tourism

Hop onboard for a whale watching experience

WHALE watching at Phillip Island offers a uniquely Victorian experience, far from the warm waters and whale nurseries of Queensland. One day it may be calm seas and sunny skies on Phillip Island, the next waves crash against the boat as storm clouds...

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Local Business and Tourism

Tracking giants, a flipping good time

GEORGIA Bisset is no stranger to the waves of Phillip Island onboard Wildlife Coast Cruises, nor the beauty of the majestic whales, cheeky seals and curious dolphins. “I’m heading into my sixth whale season,” Wildlife Coast Cruises...

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Events

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Bass

Bass Coast Living Lightly Workshops

10th - 30th August

35th

35th Annual Orchid Show

12th - 13th September

Fish

Fish Creek Festival of Stories

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