
Massive concrete pour at Cowes Community Centre
THE $27.2 million Cowes Cultural and Community Centre is right on target for its planned end-of-March-2023 completion date.

New jetty for McLoughlins Beach
THE McLoughlins Beach jetty, near Yarram, will be rebuilt, as part of an $18 million package for piers and jetties across Victoria announced by the State Government.

From surfing to lifesaving
BEING a volunteer lifesaver has become a way of life for Scott Johnson of Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club.

Fox on the run sparks Phillip Island fears
Nature Parks confirms fox sighting on Phillip Island IT’S news that no one on Phillip Island, least of all the custodians of the world-famous Penguin

Do I still need a face mask?
YOU are no longer required to wear a face mask in most indoor settings, but wearing a mask remains recommended, according to the state government’s ‘Coronavirus’ website.

State-run vaccine hubs closed but testing available
THERE has been a number of changes to testing clinics and vaccination centres locally since the peak of COVID-19 in Victoria.

Pedestrian safety in the headlight
VICTORIA Police is issuing an urgent safety plea to all road users in response to pedestrian deaths more than doubling this year. Police will

Volunteers working together to support hospital
BASS Coast Health (BCH) staff were treated to a barbecue lunch courtesy of the volunteers of the BCH Inverloch Fundraising Auxiliary and the Lions Club of Inverloch on Wednesday, May 4.

Cowes votes: Big numbers turn out early
THERE’S been a hive of activity at the Early Voting Centre in Cowes since it opened on Monday this week. The residents’ bus from Banfields Aged Care pulled in, Coles supermarket shoppers crossed the street out of convenience and others, coming into Cowes on purpose.

Talking gardening in Poowong
THIS year, the Gippsland Region of Horticultural Societies & Garden Clubs’ annual conference will be hosted by the Poowong Garden Club on May 21.

Environmental sculptures on display
WOOREEN artist Meg Viney demonstrates ingenuity, using an array of mediums to create her ‘environmental sculptures’.

Why Council will be honouring its volunteers
FROM helping out with visitor information at the visitors’ centre in Foster, to the shire’s learner driver L2P program and even one-off Pop-Up Volunteering projects; the South Gippsland Shire Council highly values its volunteer ‘workforce’.

Name our new whale mascots
AS THE weather starts to cool, it’s getting close to the most exciting time of the year – the whales are coming!

Orange-bellied parrots released into the wild
THE first of 36 Orange-bellied parrots were released at Lake Connewarre and Western Port Bay as part of a successful five-year program to add captive-bred birds to the wild population and give them a better chance of survival.

Murals adorn Carinya Lodge
AGED care residents at Korumburra’s Carinya Lodge have spectacular new vistas to gaze at, with a previously drab retaining wall in the memory support garden, known as Amaroo, now bursting with images of colourful local plants and birds.

Every day’s a birthday at Bass Coast Health
MAY 5 was International Midwives Day and at Bass Coast Health, they celebrated and acknowledged the work of their wonderful midwives.

Support the Fraser family through their tragedy
A GOFUNDME is raising funds for the family of the late Samantha Fraser to help support her three children. Ms Fraser, a Phillip Island psychologist,
Sport

Magpies demolish Nilma Darnum
POOWONG travelled to Nilma Darnum on the weekend.

Bulldogs run out 46-point winners
A TRIP up the road to Koo Wee Rup awaited the Phillip Island Bulldogs this week to visit the home of the Demons.

Debutants dominate
INVERLOCH KONGWAK blooded under 18s duo Will Turner and Hayden Lindsay and looked to get back on the winner’s list against the travelling Bunyip.

Westy plays game 200
SEAN Westaway was the centre of attention in his 200th game, with Leongatha teammates going all out to help the usual backman boot a final quarter goal in the Parrots’ comfortable win over Warragul.

Magpies demolish Nilma Darnum
POOWONG travelled to Nilma Darnum on the weekend.

Bulldogs run out 46-point winners
A TRIP up the road to Koo Wee Rup awaited the Phillip Island Bulldogs this week to visit the home of the Demons.

Debutants dominate
INVERLOCH KONGWAK blooded under 18s duo Will Turner and Hayden Lindsay and looked to get back on the winner’s list against the travelling Bunyip.

Westy plays game 200
SEAN Westaway was the centre of attention in his 200th game, with Leongatha teammates going all out to help the usual backman boot a final quarter goal in the Parrots’ comfortable win over Warragul.

Saints take a win at home
NYORA recorded its second win for the season at the weekend.

Bulldogs roar home
INVERLOCH-KONGWAK looked to defend top spot on the West Gippsland League ladder when they travelled across the bridge to face familiar foe Phillip Island.

Hill End made to work for victory
WHILE Hill End entered its contest with Toora as an unbackable favourite, with the unbeaten Rovers taking on a winless opponent, Toora made the fancied side work for its five-goal victory.
Real Estate

Designer family home, environmentally sound
BE BLOWN away with your first impression of this stunning family home in Corinella’s Heritage Bay Estate.

Stunning home in Leongatha
LOCATED in a quiet, established street with a stunning garden is this immaculately presented home that needs to be seen to be truly appreciated.

Farmlet minutes from town
IF YOU’RE looking for a genuine farmlet with enough space for cows, horses, chooks, and dogs with plenty of room to create, grow and garden, then come take a look at this special five-acre (approx) property.

Coastal charm on a 1000m2 allotment
CLOSE walking distance to some of Phillip Island’s most beautiful beaches, this home will suit those looking for a big home that offers character and space for their new lifestyle.

Designer family home, environmentally sound
BE BLOWN away with your first impression of this stunning family home in Corinella’s Heritage Bay Estate.

Stunning home in Leongatha
LOCATED in a quiet, established street with a stunning garden is this immaculately presented home that needs to be seen to be truly appreciated.

Farmlet minutes from town
IF YOU’RE looking for a genuine farmlet with enough space for cows, horses, chooks, and dogs with plenty of room to create, grow and garden, then come take a look at this special five-acre (approx) property.

Coastal charm on a 1000m2 allotment
CLOSE walking distance to some of Phillip Island’s most beautiful beaches, this home will suit those looking for a big home that offers character and space for their new lifestyle.

‘Angels Reach’ – Country living on 4.17 acres
POSITIONED up high and overlooking the farmland beyond is ‘Angels Reach’ a lovely lifestyle property set on 4.17 acres.

Stunning home and views
WILD Cherry Retreat is an enviable country retreat that will excite and inspire from the stunning views to the architect designed residence, allowing an abundance of natural light and a feeling of spaciousness from every room.

Top price paid for Cowes townhouse
THERE’S been lots of talk about the property bubble bursting and the impact of higher interest rates but those factors were not evident at the auction of a three bedroom townhouse in Cowes last Saturday, April 23.
On The Land

Fonterra announces step-up
FONTERRA Australia has announced a step-up of 10 cents per kgMS, taking its 2021/22 average price to $7.40/kgMS, and an opening weighted average farmgate milk price of $8.25/kgMS for the 2022/23 season. Fonterra Australia

Future in dairy industry on Monika’s radar
ENGINEERING and pharmacology university student Monika Burford has recently discovered the many opportunities for graduates in the dairy industry.

Genomic game changer for Camperdown farmer
GENOMIC testing has revolutionised Chris Place’s dairy herd – and likely made it much more valuable.

Combining a love of dairy and breeding
KATRINA Galindo grew up with beef cows and horses and later fell in love with the dairy industry.

Fonterra announces step-up
FONTERRA Australia has announced a step-up of 10 cents per kgMS, taking its 2021/22 average price to $7.40/kgMS, and an opening weighted average farmgate milk price of $8.25/kgMS for the 2022/23 season. Fonterra Australia

Future in dairy industry on Monika’s radar
ENGINEERING and pharmacology university student Monika Burford has recently discovered the many opportunities for graduates in the dairy industry.

Genomic game changer for Camperdown farmer
GENOMIC testing has revolutionised Chris Place’s dairy herd – and likely made it much more valuable.

Combining a love of dairy and breeding
KATRINA Galindo grew up with beef cows and horses and later fell in love with the dairy industry.