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New Latrobe City COVID case makes region total 10
THERE were 20 new regional cases of COVID-19 reported by the state’s COVID-19 Commander Jeroen Weimar at the daily update on Sunday, September 26, one of them in Gippsland. Others included Geelong 6, Mitchell Shire 5, Ballarat 2, Shepparton
Gippsland passenger rail services to recommence
GIPPSLAND V/Line passenger rail services will recommence full timetable services from the first service on Monday, September 27. Trains were replaced by coaches on
Bass Coast included in ‘double vax’ trials
BASS Coast and East Gippsland will be included in the first “Vaccinated Economy” trials to be rolled out in 20 regional shires from Monday,
Total of 9 COVID cases in Gippsland
GIPPSLAND now has a total of 9 cases of COVID-19 as reported by the Gippsland Region Public Health Unit at 6pm today, Saturday, September
New COVID-19 cases in South Gippsland, Latrobe City, Baw Baw
THREE positive COVID-19 cases have been identified – one in South Gippsland, one in Baw Baw and one in Latrobe City.
Investigation continues after tragic Devon Meadows crash
DETECTIVES from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision at Devon Meadows that sadly claimed the lives
COVID-19 viral fragments in Island wastewater
POSITIVE COVID-19 viral fragments have been detected in wastewater in areas around Moe, Traralgon and Phillip Island.
Healthcare leader comes with international pandemic experience
BASS Coast Health (BCH) was thrilled to welcome a senior nursing leader to the role of operations director for Emergency, short stay unit, perioperative services and maternity services.
$80m for social, affordable housing in regional areas
MORE social and affordable housing is on the way for Bass Coast and South Gippsland, with the state government targeting the two shires as part of an $80m development blitz.
Huge tree takes out power, water supply after crash
A MONSTER tree came crashing down yesterday at a holiday home in Silverleaves on Phillip Island, bursting water mains and pulling down powerlines. Three VICSES
Another orthopaedic surgeon to support Bass Coast Health
AN ORTHOPAEDIC surgeon with international experience has joined Bass Coast and will be performing joint replacement surgery at Wonthaggi Hospital.
Master Builders take shot at timber shortages
MASTER Builders Victoria (MBV) will be hosting the Treasurer of Victoria, Tim Pallas, in a forum on Tuesday, September 28 to update the industry
Join the SBWN team and make a difference
HAVE you ever considered joining the team which makes the Southern Business Women’s Network events happen?
Archibald Prize display to open next month
THE Gippsland Art Gallery is eagerly anticipating the opening of the Archibald Prize 2021, which will be on display from Friday, October 8, to
Anthony’s heart beats true for new-look Bair Street
THERE’S only one thing that could improve the look of Leongatha’s Bair Street at the moment, according to Leongatha Business Association President Anthony Walls,
Leongatha babies could help solve asthma, food allergies
MCRI’s innovative GenV research project commenced at Gippsland Southern Health Service’s Leongatha Hospital this month.
Victoria’s largest ever earthquake
VICTORIA has experienced its largest earthquake since the 1800s, after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit the state on 22 September at 9.15am.
Sport
Game on at Carinya Lodge for Grand Final
RON Wrigley and Nancy Brown are good friends at Carinya Lodge in Korumburra, but when the Demons play the Dogs in the biggest game of the year on Saturday, their friendship will be off the table.
Stevic secures grand final number nine
FORMER Leongatha local Matt Stevic has again cemented himself as one of the best umpires in the AFL, scoring his ninth grand final selection in 10 seasons.
Uncle Rick chooses the Dees
FORMER Footscray Bulldog and San Remo local Rick Spargo will be supporting his great-nephew Charlie Spargo and the Melbourne Demons on Saturday.
Gippy League takes next step in self-governance
THE Gippsland League has taken its next step towards self-governance, officially electing a board of eight to lead the league now that they are removed from AFL Gippsland administration.
Game on at Carinya Lodge for Grand Final
RON Wrigley and Nancy Brown are good friends at Carinya Lodge in Korumburra, but when the Demons play the Dogs in the biggest game of the year on Saturday, their friendship will be off the table.
Stevic secures grand final number nine
FORMER Leongatha local Matt Stevic has again cemented himself as one of the best umpires in the AFL, scoring his ninth grand final selection in 10 seasons.
Uncle Rick chooses the Dees
FORMER Footscray Bulldog and San Remo local Rick Spargo will be supporting his great-nephew Charlie Spargo and the Melbourne Demons on Saturday.
Gippy League takes next step in self-governance
THE Gippsland League has taken its next step towards self-governance, officially electing a board of eight to lead the league now that they are removed from AFL Gippsland administration.
Blues and the two drawn grand finals
WONTHAGGI Blues had been triumphant in the second semi but then Rovers hit back in an exciting first 1971 grand final.
Poowong, Nyora netballers flourish at league vote count
THE cancelled season didn’t stop the Ellinbank and District Netball Association holding its vote count and presentation night recently.
South Gippslanders star in Cairns
THE Centrals Trinity Beach Bulldogs have been blessed with plenty of South Gippsland talent in 2021.
Real Estate
Industrial buildings in Korumburra
THERE are two potential investment opportunities on Victoria Street, Korumburra, both presented by Alex Scott & Staff Korumburra.
‘Skyhaven’
SKYHAVEN is an exceptional country gem with sweeping views of the rolling South Gippsland farmland in the Strzelecki Ranges.
Master Builders take shot at timber shortages
MASTER Builders Victoria (MBV) will be hosting the Treasurer of Victoria, Tim Pallas, in a forum on Tuesday, September 28 to update the industry on the current situation with
Perfectly presented
LOCATED in the quaint village of Stony Creek is this well-presented brick veneer home.
Industrial buildings in Korumburra
THERE are two potential investment opportunities on Victoria Street, Korumburra, both presented by Alex Scott & Staff Korumburra.
‘Skyhaven’
SKYHAVEN is an exceptional country gem with sweeping views of the rolling South Gippsland farmland in the Strzelecki Ranges.
Master Builders take shot at timber shortages
MASTER Builders Victoria (MBV) will be hosting the Treasurer of Victoria, Tim Pallas, in a forum on Tuesday, September
Perfectly presented
LOCATED in the quaint village of Stony Creek is this well-presented brick veneer home.
OBrien Real Estate Judith Wright expands into Wonthaggi
OBRIEN Real Estate Judith Wright has their second home on the Bass Coast, moving into the LJ Hooker Offices at 32 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi.
Exclusive foreshore property
ALEX Scott and Staff proudly presents for sale an extremely rare opportunity to secure an exclusive foreshore property on The Esplanade in the increasingly popular seaside township of Corinella.
Position perfect
LOCATED in arguably one of the best estates in Wonthaggi, only five minutes from Wonthaggi’s shopping area and within metres of Bass Coast Secondary College is this elevated home on a generous 642m2 allotment.
On The Land
2000 plants in the ground at Ryanston
RYANSTON residents raised their hands and committed to protecting the natural habitat of their wildlife by congregating with Bass Coast Landcare Network (BCLN) and volunteers on Saturday morning to plant 2000 trees at the rear of their new property.
Dairy industry faring well despite global challenges
AUSTRALIA’S dairy industry has fared well despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with conditions on farm remaining relatively favourable, according to Dairy Australia’s Situation and Outlook Report, September 2021.
Healthier cows mean a sustainable future
HEALTHY cows produce fewer methane emissions, and that discovery by Agriculture Victoria (AV) scientists is helping dairy farmers to breed ‘environmentally friendly’ cows.
Four partners, one plan
WRITING down a plan for your business is never more important when there is more than one person involved. To help farmers recognize their goals and get on the same page, Dairy Australia developed ‘Our Farm, Our Plan’ with support from Gardiner Dairy Foundation and DairyNZ.
2000 plants in the ground at Ryanston
RYANSTON residents raised their hands and committed to protecting the natural habitat of their wildlife by congregating with Bass Coast Landcare Network (BCLN) and volunteers on Saturday morning to plant 2000 trees at the rear of their new property.
Dairy industry faring well despite global challenges
AUSTRALIA’S dairy industry has fared well despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with conditions on farm remaining relatively favourable, according to Dairy Australia’s Situation and Outlook Report, September 2021.
Healthier cows mean a sustainable future
HEALTHY cows produce fewer methane emissions, and that discovery by Agriculture Victoria (AV) scientists is helping dairy farmers to breed ‘environmentally friendly’ cows.
Four partners, one plan
WRITING down a plan for your business is never more important when there is more than one person involved. To help farmers recognize their goals and get on the same page, Dairy Australia developed ‘Our Farm, Our Plan’ with support from Gardiner Dairy Foundation and DairyNZ.
