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Council condemns clearing of ancient Grantville grass trees
THE recent removal of hundreds of ancient grass trees at Grantville to make way for a sand quarry has brought a long-running conflict between industry and the environment to a head
Council condemns clearing of ancient Grantville grass trees
THE recent removal of hundreds of ancient grass trees at Grantville to make way for a sand quarry has brought a long-running conflict between industry and the environment to a head
Victorian Open Series relaunches this weekend on the Surf Coast
THE Victorian Open Series is set to relaunch this Sunday, November 29 at Jan Juc on the Surf Coast to begin the race for a coveted spot in the Rip Curl Pro Trials.
Put out your campfire before you leave
THE Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath, raised serious concerns about abandoned campfires in Gippsland during state parliament this week.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK!
LOCAL plumber Wayne Hynes snapped this cute photo in Cape Paterson yesterday (Wednesday, November 25). The koala and joey were more than happy to pose
Gardens aren’t made by sitting in the shade
MEENIYAN’S own MCG is having a makeover! Only a tad late for the grand final…
‘Zero tolerance’ for reckless fire behaviour
POLICE across the state are cracking down on reckless behaviour this bushfire season, with serious penalties for anyone caught doing the wrong thing.
Newhaven Boys Home sold
THE old Newhaven Boys Home has been sold to a local company after just two weeks on the market.
Latest police briefs from South Gippsland and Bass Coast
Last week’s police briefs from across South Gippsland and Bass Coast including Nyora farm machinery theft, cash found in Cowes, Cannabis warning issued in Leongatha and illegal fishing in Port Welshpool.
Gippsland has Monopoly on board
WHAT does Gippsland have that the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Great Barrier Reef and even Uluru don’t have? The answer is a prized spot on the
Schoolies.com here we come!
DESTINATIONS along the Bass Coast, but specifically Phillip Island, have been given a huge boost ahead of the mass exodus of Schoolies revellers with a
Finally! $12.8m to upgrade Korumburra Secondary College, plus $32.2m for San Remo
AFTER years of campaigning, the goods new from Spring Street has finally arrived with $12.8m to complete the rebuild of Korumburra Secondary College.
Crashed and fled
A DRIVER fled the scene of a single vehicle car crash in the early hours of Sunday morning after they smashed into the side of a building at the Phillip Island Golf Course.
Get ready for outside dining in Inverloch
INVERLOCH’S A’Beckett Street will be transformed into a hub of entertainment when the south side of the road is blocked to traffic to allow for outdoor dining ‘parklets’ in December.
Seals secure marine and coastal award
PHILLIP Island Nature Parks are proud to have been named the winners of the Distinction in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Conservation category in the Victorian Marine
Sport
Foster draft hopeful his dream will come true
DESPITE only playing two games this year, Foster AFL hopeful Ryan Angwin is in top shape for draft night, set to be held on Monday, December 7.
Come and try girls’ and women’s cricket
By Tom McNish AHEAD of the planned 2021 U/16s female cricket competition, the LDCA held their first come and try session for girls and women, in Wonthaggi on Wednesday
Captain Sheerin saves Club on return
• A Grade, Division 1 WONTHAGGI Club have wrestled back control of their batting innings to post 190 against the Leongatha Imperials, who made 163. Club were first to bat
Why 2020 was so special for umpire Matt Stevic
FOOTY fans often say, if you didn’t notice the umpires, they must have done pretty good job. And that was certainly the case where Leongatha’s Matt Stevic was concerned, umpiring
Foster draft hopeful his dream will come true
DESPITE only playing two games this year, Foster AFL hopeful Ryan Angwin is in top shape for draft night, set to be held on Monday, December 7.
Come and try girls’ and women’s cricket
By Tom McNish AHEAD of the planned 2021 U/16s female cricket competition, the LDCA held their first come and
Captain Sheerin saves Club on return
• A Grade, Division 1 WONTHAGGI Club have wrestled back control of their batting innings to post 190 against the
Why 2020 was so special for umpire Matt Stevic
FOOTY fans often say, if you didn’t notice the umpires, they must have done pretty good job. And that was
Real Estate
Loch Paper Scissors – Ultimate lifestyle in the heart of Loch Village
RARELY does such an opportunity arise to purchase a property of this calibre in the tightly held and highly sought after Loch Village. Situated on a large double block, approximately
Unique 16.43-acre specialised lifestyle farmlet
THIS unique property was established in 1990 and was purchased by the current owners in 1995. In 1997, ‘Oasis’ was established as a cattle embryo collection centre and in 2009
The best of both worlds
THIS is an immaculately presented property offering both country lifestyle and genuine income returns. The property features 40.6 hectares in a district renowned for its rich, heavy producing soil and
Tanbark – 400 acres of prime rural land
TANBARK, a 400-acre mixed use property set up for cattle grazing, is located a short 12km from the wonderful rural town of Yarram. It boasts a wonderful fertiliser history and
Loch Paper Scissors – Ultimate lifestyle in the heart of Loch Village
RARELY does such an opportunity arise to purchase a property of this calibre in the tightly held and highly sought after Loch Village. Situated on a large double block, approximately
Unique 16.43-acre specialised lifestyle farmlet
THIS unique property was established in 1990 and was purchased by the current owners in 1995. In 1997, ‘Oasis’ was
The best of both worlds
THIS is an immaculately presented property offering both country lifestyle and genuine income returns. The property features 40.6 hectares in
Tanbark – 400 acres of prime rural land
TANBARK, a 400-acre mixed use property set up for cattle grazing, is located a short 12km from the wonderful rural
On The Land
Proposed changes to animal welfare legislation
THE Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath is encouraging Gippslanders to provide feedback on the state government’s proposed changes to the Animal Welfare Act. The proposed changes would impact livestock farming, hunting, fishing
‘Starting afresh’ – Tabro reopening on track for the new year
OVER a third of the original workforce is expected to return to the Tabro Meats export abattoir at Lance Creek when it recommences operations next year, according to the latest update from new owners MMG 1829 Holdings (MMG).
Landcare has rabbits and foxes on the run
THERE is little doubt that foxes and rabbits are two of Australia’s worst invasive pests. Foxes cause livestock and economic losses for farmers and are a major threat to native species. Rabbits detrimentally impact landscapes
Gippsland Jersey attracts international interest
AUSTRALIAN Jerseys have attracted strong international interest in the first Gone Global Sale, with seven lots selling, including three to a major USA farm. The successes include two embryo packages and a heifer sold to
Proposed changes to animal welfare legislation
THE Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath is encouraging Gippslanders to provide feedback on the state government’s proposed changes to the Animal Welfare Act. The proposed changes would impact livestock farming, hunting, fishing
‘Starting afresh’ – Tabro reopening on track for the new year
OVER a third of the original workforce is expected to return to the Tabro Meats export abattoir at Lance Creek when it recommences operations next year, according to the latest update from new owners MMG 1829 Holdings (MMG).
Landcare has rabbits and foxes on the run
THERE is little doubt that foxes and rabbits are two of Australia’s worst invasive pests. Foxes cause livestock and economic
Gippsland Jersey attracts international interest
AUSTRALIAN Jerseys have attracted strong international interest in the first Gone Global Sale, with seven lots selling, including three to
