South Gippsland Sentinel Times

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People and Lifestyle

Jan Elizabeth Parry (Fist)

• OBITUARY 5 December 1953 - 28 December 2024 THE esteem in which Jan Parry was held was evident from the large attendance at her Korumburra Showgrounds funeral on Friday, January 10. While the occasion was tinged with sadness, it was also...

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21 hours ago

Police

Youth assaulted in Coleman Park

POLICE are investigating a robbery last night at 6.50pm in Coleman Park, Korumburra. It’s understood two male victims (a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old) were assaulted by six offenders, who proceeded to steal their money, shoes and clothing. One...

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22 hours ago

Community

Celebrating excellence and industry partnerships

COMMUNITY College Gippsland (CCG) celebrated students’ achievements from ECG Secondary College Warragul, Leongatha, Pakenham and Dandenong campuses, along with those from its RTO and Learn Local programs. The event was attended by teachers...

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17 Jan 2025

Emergency Services

Fire in Wonthaggi wetlands

WONTHAGGI Fire Brigade, paramedics and police are currently on the scene of a fire in Wonthaggi Wetlands at the end of Poplar Street where a column of smoke can be seen rising through the trees. Vehicles are advised to avoid the area with some...

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Boost for food relief in the Waterline

COMMUNITIES facing food insecurity will have increased access to healthy food thanks to grants awarded through the Allan Labor Government’s Community Food Relief program. Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale recently announced that the Corinella and...

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Young Citizen of the Year Charlotte Ogden a worthy winner

South Gippsland Shire Council’s Young Citizen of the Year Charlotte ‘Charli’ Ogden of Leongatha is just 19 but has already developed strong leadership skills, and plans to have a positive impact on the environment through her knowledge of...

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Andrew Paloczi

Community

Korumburra Swap Meet celebrates 40 years

Classic motoring on display CAR and motorcycle enthusiasts in their thousands filled the Korumburra Showgrounds for the 40th annual swap meet of the South Gippsland Branch of the Gippsland Historical Automobile Club. Close to 3000 passed through the...

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Community

Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner commemorative event this Monday

THE Bass Coast Reconciliation Network extends an invitation to the community to come together to commemorate the lives of Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner, two Tasmanian Aboriginal men who were tragically hanged in Melbourne in 1842. This annual...

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People and Lifestyle

Royalty congratulate Marie

RARELY does a letter arrive at the door from Australia’s King and Queen. Turning 100 on January 16 Marie Clement of Coronet Bay not only received a message of congratulations from Charles and Camilla but the Governor-General Her Excellency Ms Sam...

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Ian Rasmussen is South Gippsland Citizen of the Year

Newly announced South Gippsland Shire Council Citizen of the Year Ian Rasmussen is showing no sign of slowing down, describing himself as a “hyperactive 86-year-old” and continuing to contribute to several organisations in various voluntary...

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Andrew Paloczi

15 Jan 2025

Sport

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Sport

‘Super Swim Hero’ Amy Hodson takes on her third challenge

AMY Hodson is known for her determination and strong spirit; at just 12 years old, Amy will dive in again for charity, raising funds for the Starlight Foundation in her third ‘Super Swim Challenge’ setting herself a goal to swim 30 kilometres in...

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21 hours ago

Golf

Beating cancer one long day at a time

ALMOST 250 golf clubs around Australia have so far participated in the ‘Longest Day’ fundraiser for the Cancer Council, generating $3 million for the cause, and last Sunday it was the turn of the Wonthaggi Golf Club and its vice president Layl...

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17 Jan 2025

Sport

Saddle up at Wonthaggi Pony Club

RUN by volunteers, this year’s Wonthaggi Pony Club Annual Camp was an overwhelming success. The weather couldn’t have been better for the three-day event from January 7 to 9, as 86 riders from across Victoria and into New South Wales received...

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Real Estate

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On The Land

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Ask questions before upgrading farm water equipment

SEASONAL conditions have led to a shortage of stock water across most of Victoria which has renewed interest in constructing farm dams, and the addition of pumps, bores, tanks, troughs and piping. Farmers are advised to ask some important questions...

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Nicole May

14 Jan 2025

Hotter days on the horizon – managing livestock and heat stress

AS we move through summer, heat stress in livestock can become a major issue both for production levels and animal welfare, but there are precautions that you can take. The ideal temperature range for cattle is between 5 and 25°C, and for adult...

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Nicole May

02 Jan 2025

Fonterra, Bega, Saputo with Christmas price lift

THE first of the major milk processors to announce a step-up, Fonterra, produced a 15 cent per kilogram milk solids increase to the minimum milk price for the 2024/25 season in Australia during the week. And they’ve now been joined by the Beg...

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18 Dec 2024

Record crowd celebrates women in dairy

AROUND 180 of Gippsland’s dairying women packed into the Moe Racing Club for the annual GippsDairy ladies’ lunch on Friday, November 29. The theme of the day was Wise Words, with attendees hearing from local farmers Lyn Hornby, Thelma Hutchison...

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Nicole May

06 Dec 2024

Local Business & Tourism

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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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14 Jan 2025

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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19 Dec 2024

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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19 Dec 2024

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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Michael Giles

04 Dec 2024

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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Michael Giles

28 Nov 2024

Coast agencies combine for beach safety campaign

LAST summer was one of the most disastrous on record for beach drownings in Bass Coast but the responsible local agencies, Phillip Island Nature Parks and Bass Coast Shire Council are already out on the front foot this season promoting beach safety...

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Michael Giles

27 Nov 2024

Bass Coast a leader at Victorian Tourism Awards

BASS Coast Shire Council won Bronze at the 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards recently in the ‘Visitor Information Services Award’ category and celebrated Lucy Dewhurst as the recipient of the ‘Young Achiever Award’. Organised by the Victorian...

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27 Nov 2024

New veterinary clinic set to open in Grantville

GIPPSLAND Veterinary Group are set to open the doors to their new Grantville clinic on Wednesday, November 20, extending their care for companion animals in the region, addressing the growing need for accessible veterinary services. The clinic will...

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Events

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18 Jan

The Pampered Pet Market

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18 Jan

48th Leongatha Art & Photography Show

18th - 08th January

18 Jan

Phillip Island Model Railway Exhibition

18th January

Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm

23 Jan

School Holiday Activities at Berninneit

23rd January

Thursday, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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