South Gippsland Sentinel Times

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People and Lifestyle

Snakes alive as snake catcher Kev comes to the rescue

THE discovery of a metre-long lowland copperhead snake resting under a rock at a local primary school caused a minor disturbance as the professionals were called in to gently coax the snake to a safer home. For local snake catcher Kev Girstun, it...

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7 hours ago

Poowong students become citizen scientists through Landcare grant

POOWONG Consolidated School is celebrating success after receiving a 2025 Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grant worth $3329.80 to support its new Discovery Zone project. The school is one of just 111 schools and youth organisations across...

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15 Nov 2025

Working together as one

THE Community Bank at Toora and Foster has been a great supporter of the Lions Club of Toora for many years, along with many other community groups, including Sea Days in Port Welshpool, Toora Football Club, Manna Gum in Foster, Fishy Stories...

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15 Nov 2025

Tree of Hope to bring Christmas joy

PEOPLE can spread joy and bring happiness to those in need in the local community by leaving a gift or food item at the ‘Tree of Hope’, a collaboration between Leongatha RSL and The Salvation Army Leongatha. The tree is housed in the RSL’s...

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15 Nov 2025

Fun for a cause in Dalyston

PEOPLE will be Kickin’ Up for Cancer this Saturday November 15 at Dalyston Hall, OMK Cricket Club adding line dancing to its renowned fundraising efforts for the McGrath Foundation to support cancer care. Expected mild conditions are ideal...

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Andrew Paloczi

CFA volunteers rally for Cancer Council in the 2026 Shitbox Rally

ON Saturday, November 22, San Remo CFA volunteers Ric Pierce and Mark Thiele will host a sausage sizzle fundraiser in front of the San Remo IGA from 10 am until 2 pm. While cooking for the community, they’ll share vital information about summer...

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South Gippsland cheesemakers sweep blue cheese finals

SOUTH Gippsland has quietly built a reputation for producing some of the best blue cheese in the country, and this year’s Australian Grand Dairy Awards have made it official, with every single finalist in the Blue Cheese category hailing from the...

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Bringing it home: Monster Truck mayhem returns to Korumburra

IN THE decade since Korumburra’s Simon O’Neill founded SouthCoast Monster Trucks (SCMT), his company has been putting on shows all over Australia. But recently, Simon decided it was time to bring the SCMT action to his own hometown. This...

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Affluent suburbs top ‘free’ camping, says Bath MP

RESIDENTS of affluent inner-city Melbourne suburbs dominated bookings for sites during the State Government’s failed “free camping in national parks” policy, according to Eastern Victoria MP Melina Bath. Data from Parks Victoria, she said...

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How a new Lions project is helping kids move forward

THE Lions Club of Inverloch and District has announced the launch of the Lions Pedal Power Project. The project is a new initiative providing brand-new bicycles and safety equipment to local children in the Inverloch and Wonthaggi areas who might...

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13 Nov 2025

Sport

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Super Swim contender Amy Hodson sets a 67km goal to raise funds for Starlight

13-YEAR-OLD Amy Hodson continues her mission to brighten the lives of sick kids in the children’s hospitals right across Australia, and this coming February, Amy has set a personal goal to swim 67km over the month. Committing to her fourth...

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13 Nov 2025

Sport

Joyride Rookie Cup Round 3 – Strong showing from Bass Coast MTB

BASS Coast riders made their presence felt at the final Round of the Joyride Rookie Cup in Eildon on the weekend, delivering a series of confident performances across four junior categories. The Phillip Island contingent handled the fast and...

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11 Nov 2025

Sport

Scarlett Rennie wraps up Victorian Micro Groms Cup in third place at Torquay

THE Victorian Micro Groms Cup, presented by Surf Better Now, has wrapped up on the Surf Coast in wild surf that saw the future of Victorian surfing on show. Over 60 of the next generation of surfing talent competed in the 5,500 rated event held at...

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10 Nov 2025

Real Estate

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On The Land

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Record turnout marks Korumburra’s 70th annual Sheep Dog Trials

THE voices of handlers and the shuffle of sheep were on full display at the Korumburra Showgrounds over the weekend, as the Southeastern Victorian Sheep Dog Trials returned for their 70th year. Secretary Louise Rielly said the event had drawn its...

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13 Nov 2025

Rain alters seasonal outlook at Leongatha Store Sale

CONFIDENCE and prices were high at today’s Leongatha Store Sale following good recent rain. “It was a grass driven market,” SEJ livestock agent Owen Kindellan said. Auctioneer Jimmy Kyle, fondly known to those at SEJ as ‘Hollywood’ lived...

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Andrew Paloczi

06 Nov 2025

Women in Dairy Ladies’ Lunch celebrates women who drive change

Tickets are free for dairy farmers, and available for a price of $50 for service providers – available on the Dairy Australia Gippsland website

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06 Nov 2025

Join a series of free water planning webinars with Agriculture Victoria

AGRICULTURE Victoria is inviting farmers to sit down with a cuppa and join a series of water planning webinars running over five weeks. Agriculture Victoria Land Management Extension Officer Clem Sturmfels said deciding on upgrades to your farm...

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05 Nov 2025

Local Business & Tourism

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Crugnale MP announces $5.5 million restoration for Newhaven Jetty

MUCH-needed repairs to restore recreational boating and fishing access to Newhaven’s popular jetty will be prioritised thanks to more than $5.5 million in funding through the Allan Labor Government’s Better Boating Fund. After being closed for...

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03 Nov 2025

The original Prom Market at Foster is still the best

The Oxley family of Fish Creek, including Daisy the Dachshund, who couldn’t be left in a hot car, enjoyed the shady trees at the Foster Showgrounds during a warm start to the summer Prom Produce and Craft Market season on Sunday. oster2_4425...

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Local Business and Tourism

02 Nov 2025

Learn about Koonwarra fossils and contribute to exciting display project

By Andrew Paloczi TYING in with Koonwarra’s next market, there’s a chance to learn about the significant Koonwarra Fossil Bed and what was discovered there, with Palaeontologist Mike Cleeland running a couple of sessions on the morning of...

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Andrew Paloczi

30 Oct 2025

Shack Bay staircase closed for works from November 5

A POPULAR spot for locals to exercise and to take a quiet dip in the ocean, Shack Bay near Inverloch will be inaccessible during much of November and December this year. Parks Victoria has advised that the Shack Bay Beach Access Staircase will be...

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29 Oct 2025

Further improvements for Newhaven Boat Ramp

THE poor condition of the Newhaven boat ramp jetty was holding up other possible improvements to this very busy local boating facility. But not anymore after the State Government committed a share of more than $475,000 to be spent on maintenance...

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28 Oct 2025

Why another Archies Creek season is music to our ears

RUSSELL Morris, Judith Durham, Jimmy Barnes, Paul Kelly, Renee Geyer, Peter Garrett, Wally de Backer, John Farnham of course, and even Bon Scott. They all have it. A vocal quality that rings out like a bell. The clarity, the musicality, the tone...

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19 Oct 2025

Work starts soon on reopening iconic Sealers Cove Walk

PRESIDENT of Bushwalking Australia, Jeff McDonell, considers the Sealers Cove Walk the best walking track in Victoria and more’s the pity then that it has been closed due to flooding damage since 2021. The good news is a contract has been awarded...

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Local Business and Tourism

15 Oct 2025

Wonthaggi icon celebrates 115 years of style and service

THE whistles blew; the trains steamed into town and life revolved around tent city. Wonthaggi was finding its feet and was the new kid in Victoria. Passed down through four generations, Melbourne Furnishing Company in Wonthaggi opened that same...

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Bruce Wardley

03 Oct 2025

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