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Bendigo Bank to close branches at Yarram and Korumburra

AFTER reversing a decision to close its Bendigo Bank branch in Korumburra in June 2021, following a concerted local campaign, the bank has again announced this week that the branch will close. Bendigo Bank is also closing its branch at Yarram. The...

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Michael Giles
44 minutes ago
Community

BCAL’s sustainable celebration

While the weather outside may have been grey, the atmosphere inside the Bass Coast Adult Learning (BCAL) centre was anything but, as the Wonthaggi Winter Fantasy Festival lit up the centre with colour and creativity on Wednesday, June 25. Hosted by...

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Trent Westaway
3 hours ago
News

Showcasing the best of Gippsland in Leongatha

CELEBRATING all that the region has to offer, the inaugural ‘Eat Drink Play Gippsland’ is coming to Leongatha this Spring, on Saturday October 18, transforming the historic Railway Precinct into a buzzing hub of flavour, music, and community spirit...

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Andrew Paloczi
6 hours ago
Community

Have your say on Yarram to Melbourne coach service

AT TUESDAY’S V/Line session in Leongatha, community members concerned about possible negative changes to the coach service between Yarram and Melbourne were assured the intention is to add additional services rather than removing any. Attendees...

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Andrew Paloczi
6 hours ago
News

DEECA fuels Inverloch ‘retreat’ fears with latest erosion update

CONTRACTORS for the Bass Coast Shire Council, to its credit, have been working day and night to replace sand eroded from both sides of the geotextile bag wall defending the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club from the ravages of the latest high tides and...

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Michael Giles
7 hours ago
Community

No multi-level car park in the near future for Bass Coast

A MULTI-level car park is one option you won’t find in this month’s Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS) released by Bass Coast Shire Council. The transport strategy sets out a 20-year vision to create a safer, more accessible and sustainable...

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Bruce Wardley
8 hours ago
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Upgrades for Tidal River as Sealers Cove rebuild one step closer

WORK has started to upgrade the Tidal River Visitor Centre with Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos today announcing the next part of the $23 million Wilsons Promontory Revitalisation project is now underway. “Wilsons...

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Sentinel-Times
8 hours ago
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On and on and on it goes… mushroom trial to go into 10th week

THE judge in the marathon mushroom murder trial in the Supreme Court in Morwell has told the jury in the case that they won’t commence their deliberations until after lunch on Monday next week, June 30, 2025. Justice Beale announced to the jury on...

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Michael Giles
8 hours ago
Community

Vintage bridal wear on display at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi

A SPECIAL two-month Wedding Dress Display will be open from this weekend at the State Coal Mine featuring wedding dresses and memorabilia from local mining families. From the opening of the State Coal Mine in 1909 right through to when the mine...

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Bruce Wardley
10 hours ago
Community

Forest in Mirboo North still waiting for classification six years on

IT’S BEEN six years since a remnant of highly vulnerable and important forest in Mirboo North was declared an Immediate Protection Area (IPA) but it’s still no closer to having a permanent classification. Preserve Our Forests Mirboo North...

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Courtney O'Brien
10 hours ago
Community

Nyora Pharmacy offers expanded range and better deals under Amcal

NYORA Pharmacy has transitioned from an independently owned and run store to Amcal, with the official opening celebrated last Wednesday, with a community BBQ, face painting and 20 per cent off storewide. By coming under the Amcal brand, the pharmacy...

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Courtney O'Brien
11 hours ago
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Depleted Nyora starts brightly against Lang Lang

NYORA delivered a competitive first quarter, the severely depleted Saints holding their own around the ground and having the best of the opening 15 or so minutes but not capitalising on the scoreboard, trailing by just eight points at the first...

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Sentinel-Times
6 hours ago
Football

Demons dominate Tigers in 73-point blitz

By Rover FINALS-BOUND MDU overpowered Mirboo North by 73 points in lovely 14-degree sunshine on winter solstice day at Tigerland, on Saturday. MDU is currently safely nestled in Mid Gippsland’s top six with seven wins from its 10 matches so far...

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Sentinel-Times
7 hours ago
Sport

The Breakers held on for a gutsy win

IT was an exciting game for the Breakers with Immy Bradford playing her 100th match. She was up and about early, combining with Tayla Stahl and Ella Cargill to create space and movement in the forward line. Immy was first to take advantage, three...

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Nicole May
25 Jun 2025
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​​​​​​​‘Farmers Picnic’ this Sunday at Ventnor: See you there!

FARMING this year has been anything but ‘a picnic’ especially with the extended dry conditions not breaking until it was too late for autumn growth. The result has been that many started feeding out early, and they haven’t stopped, in most...

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Michael Giles
20 hours ago
On the land

Leongatha Store Sale a mixed affair

MEAT & Livestock Australia’s Brendan Fletcher observed a mixed affair at Thursday’s Leongatha Store Sale, heavy cattle and lightweight steers holding firm in price due to demand from feedlot and northern buyers respectively, while the...

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Andrew Paloczi
24 Jun 2025
On the land

An unexpected journey to breeding and showing alpacas

WHAT began as a solution to a fox problem about 13 years ago slowly evolved into an alpaca farm, a venture to get good quality fleece and an Alpaca of the Year win. Greg and Jenny Bradshaw were living in Hastings when they began losing sheep to...

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Courtney O'Brien
24 Jun 2025
News

Wood’s words of wisdom echo loud and clear against ESVF ‘tax’

OPPOSITION to the Victorian Government’s most unpopular-ever tax, the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF), isn’t going away. A well-attended farmers’ rally at Apex Park on Friday, June 13 kept the issue on the boil locally. And at...

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Michael Giles
23 Jun 2025
Local Business & Tourism
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Local Business and Tourism

No local fuel or supplies for Tarwin residents three months on

AFTER the business owner of Tarwin Fuel Supplies was evicted by the landlord in February this year, due to an ongoing dispute, the service station remains closed. Yubaraj Khadka bought the business from Gaurav Shegal in September 2024, moving from...

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Sentinel-Times
22 Jun 2025
Local Business and Tourism

Whales watchers on the look out

IF YOU’VE got keen eyes on the coastline, you may just spot the whales travelling to local hotspots. Whales can often be seen migrating around Phillip Island and the wider Bass Coast area this time of year. They often travel solo or in small pods...

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Sentinel-Times
19 Jun 2025
Local Business and Tourism

Leongatha Business Association shares ideas for shire development

LEONGATHA Business Association president Marty Reidy is taking South Gippsland Shire Council up on its invitation to respond to its Draft Council Plan, Budget and Financial Plan, having prepared an extensive submission on behalf of LBA, keen to see...

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Sentinel-Times
10 May 2025
Local Business and Tourism

Family business Van Steensel Timbers marks 60-year milestone

VAN Steensel Timbers of Grantville and Officer marked 60 years of trading recently, with promotions, special giveaways and barbecues held throughout April to celebrate the milestone. The Grantville store was established about 35 years ago, an...

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Courtney O'Brien
08 May 2025
Local Business and Tourism

Reliable mess-free firewood available in Bass Coast and South Gippsland

SUSTAINABLY grown kiln-dried hardwood mill ends that make excellent firewood are again available from four businesses in South Gippsland and Bass Coast Shires. The timber is grown in Tasmania and milled in East Gippsland for the building trade and...

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Sentinel-Times
18 Apr 2025
Local Business and Tourism

Trustworthy hair and beauty solutions

STYLING tips and trends are continually circulating online. So, whether it’s a bouncy, natural, effortless blow wave or a sleek, precision-cut bob, having a trustworthy hairdresser to create the desired look is necessary, and the owner of Admire...

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Nicole May
08 Apr 2025
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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30 Jan 2025
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