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Gippsland Skies rules out Waratah Bay transmission line…

…for now! GIPPSLAND Skies, one of 12 feasibility licence holders for offshore wind projects off the Gippsland coast, has ruled out bringing the power cable from its proposed 2.5 GW project onshore at Waratah Bay. The company announced that it had...

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Michael Giles
4 hours ago
News

Energy conversations in Leongatha

COMMUNITY members chatted to representatives of offshore wind energy proponents and VicGrid in Leongatha on Thursday during a combined consultation drop-in session at the Memorial Hall. Proponents are at various stages of progress towards their...

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Andrew Paloczi
7 hours ago
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Australian beef hit by Trump tariff announcement

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded to President Donald Trump’s latest imposition of tariffs on Australian goods exported to America, labelling the move “not unexpected but totally unwarranted”. “A reciprocal tariff would be zero...

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Andrew Paloczi
11 hours ago
News

Star of the South progress with wind energy project on track

CHATTING to proponents of offshore wind energy sites offers an insight into the extensive work and lengthy time period involved in striving to bring projects to fruition. Southerly Ten was one of the proponents represented at Thursday’s combined...

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Andrew Paloczi
12 hours ago
News

Minister Dimopoulos announces further erosion of coast protection fund

THE State Government appears to have issued two conflicting statements involving $15 million in funding “to address coastal erosion and safety risks across Victorian coastlines”. On April 19 this year, Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos...

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Sentinel-Times
02 Apr 2025
News

Korumburra WWII pilot honoured at the Australian War Memorial

PILOT Officer Samuel Donald Whiteside known as Donald or Don to family and friends from Korumburra has been honoured as part of the Last Post ceremony at the Australian War Memorial. Sheltering in the portico of the Australian War Memorial 15...

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Bruce Wardley
02 Apr 2025
Community

Rose Lodge Fete brings community connection and important funds

THIS year’s Rose Lodge Fete funds will be directed towards providing more shelter for residents in the courtyard, Saturday’s event a huge success with an excellent turnout. CEO Shane Jenkins was delighted people were there waiting for the fete...

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Sentinel-Times
02 Apr 2025
People and Lifestyle

Mosaic birthday magic inspired by Mary Grace

IT WAS a special occasion at Fish Creek Memorial Hall on Tuesday, a large number of people celebrating the 99th birthday of popular and creative local Mary Grace Whyte and the unveiling of stunning mosaic works she created with her daughter Isabel...

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Sentinel-Times
01 Apr 2025
Community

Two stroke recovery centres set to launch in Bass Coast

IN a recent conversation with Julian Williams, Chair of the Stroke Association of Victoria, he shared exciting updates regarding a new initiative aimed at providing much-needed support to stroke survivors in the Bass Coast region. The not-for-profit...

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Nicole May
01 Apr 2025
Police

Support, safety and change, we’re here to help

*If you are in immediate danger call 000. THERE are many parts to family violence and whilst there is still room to learn as new research is released, it’s definitely an area that has taken remarkable steps of improvement compared to decades past...

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Chloe Kent
01 Apr 2025
News

Bass Coast, please don’t rip up any more of our roads

RESIDENTS of Scenic Drive in Cowes are appalled at plans to rip up the bitumen in their street and replace it with a gravel road. Bass Coast Shire has written to Scenic Drive residents explaining the bitumen dust suppressant seal their road was...

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Bruce Wardley
01 Apr 2025
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Lenehan on the cards

FORMER Wonthaggi footballer Will Lenehan will fight before a huge TV audience against Olympian Callum Peters on Sunday, April 6, being on the undercard for Tim Tszyu’s bout against Joe Spencer, the daytime action taking place at the Newcastle...

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Sentinel-Times
7 hours ago
Sport

Jesse Giardina ready for footy coaching challenge with Parrots

Jesse Giardina has had little time since his March appointment as Leongatha’s Thirds coach before the side’s season opener against Traralgon on Saturday, but knows some of the players through cricket, albeit to varying degrees. The Leongath...

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Andrew Paloczi
11 hours ago
Cricket

Premiership glory for the Red Caps

C Grade, Division 1 AFTER spending the season at the top of the ladder, Nerrena wrapped up its 2024/25 season nicely with a premiership win over OMK. The final showdown took place at Leongatha’s East Campus. The toss went in Nerrena’s favour...

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12 hours ago
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On the land

Burra Foods notes ‘tough conditions’ with price rise

LAST week, Burra Foods announced a $0.10/kgMS step up to Milk Supply Partners for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30 2025. This takes the Burra Foods milk price range for FY25 to $8.10/kgMs - $8.60/kgMS. This improved price is in line with a 20 per...

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Sentinel-Times
30 Mar 2025
On the land

Burra Foods steps up farmgate milk price

LAST week, Burra Foods announced a $0.10/kgMS step up to Milk Supply Partners for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. This takes the Burra Foods milk price range for the 2025 financial year to $8.10/kgMs - $8.60/kgMS. In a letter to Milk Supply...

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Courtney O'Brien
28 Mar 2025
On the land

Loch Primary students get hands-on experience in the agriculture sector

EXCITEMENT was in the air as Grade 4/5 and 5/6 students from Loch Primary School embarked on an unforgettable excursion to SRH Poowong, thanks to the incredible support of the Race Victoria Program. The visit provided a unique opportunity for...

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Nicole May
20 Mar 2025
On the land

Angus auctioned for Biggest Morning Tea

ACACIA, a well-credentialled Angus heifer from Wattlewood Angus in Lang Lang fetched a very credible $9100 at the cattle stud’s Autumn bull sale in aid of the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea. “I’m a little overwhelmed,” said Fion...

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Bruce Wardley
12 Mar 2025
Local Business & Tourism
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Local Business and Tourism

Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese collects more awards

BERRYS Creek Gourmet Cheese has cemented its reputation as one of Australia’s leading cheese producers, winning multiple awards at the 2025 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show. The business, led by Barry Charlton and his partner Cheryl...

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Sentinel-Times
04 Mar 2025
Local Business and Tourism

Helping Victorian businesses grow with grants of up to $500,000

VICTORIAN farmers and food and drink producers seeking financial support can now apply for grants of up to $500,000 to help them transform their business, deliver market-leading products and drive sustainable operations. The Coles Nurture Fund has...

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Sentinel-Times
30 Jan 2025
Local Business and Tourism

Tourist numbers surge across South Gippsland

A SURGE in tourism across South Gippsland and the Bass Coast has resulted in the highest visitor numbers to the region since COVID. Visitor numbers have well exceeded seven hundred over summer for the Foster Visitors Information Centre and the Big4...

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Sentinel-Times
29 Jan 2025
Local Business and Tourism

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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Sentinel-Times
14 Jan 2025
Local Business and Tourism

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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Sentinel-Times
19 Dec 2024
Local Business and Tourism

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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Sentinel-Times
19 Dec 2024
News

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
Local Business and Tourism

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
Events
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05 Apr
Gippsland

Gippsland Hills CWA Exhibition

05th - 06th April
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05 Apr
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Grand Piano Recital

05th April
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06 Apr
PICO

PICO Harvest Festival 2025

06th April
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06 Apr
An

An Opera Matinee

06th April
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