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TV character based on Korumburra serial killer
A SERIAL killer born in Korumburra became the real-life model for a popular character in the hit television show, Prisoner.
TV character based on Korumburra serial killer
A SERIAL killer born in Korumburra became the real-life model for a popular character in the hit television show, Prisoner.
Have you got your Anzac Day badge yet?
THERE’S been a steady build up to Anzac Day on Sunday, April 25, with all local RSL sub-branches planning to get back to their usual dawn and mid-morning services.
Delicacies of past days
INVERLOCH’S Pine Lodge was established as a holiday venue for the well-heeled and discerning traveler, and a menu uncovered by the town’s historical society shows just what those visitors could find on their dining tables.
Lest we forget they were Korumburra students
AS AN incredible tribute to former students of the Korumburra Primary School who served and either survived or died in WWI, or paid the ultimate sacrifice in WWII, members of the Korumburra RSL have taken on and completed a Herculean task.
Community leaders graduate
COMMUNITY leaders have gained a better understanding of the role of councillors in the first South Gippsland Shire Council community leadership program.
Warm welcome for new Aussies
SIX new Australian citizens were warmly welcomed in a ceremony conducted by the South Gippsland Shire Council last week.
Book recalls our darkest days
THE work of the Leonatha Historical Society isn’t always about celebrating past glories and local heroes.
Women speak up about endometriosis
ONE in nine women in Australia suffers endometriosis, yet the insidious disease is still something of a taboo subject.
Speak up on Yallock-Bulluk plan
COMMUNITY consultation on the draft Access and Infrastructure Plan for the new Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park is open until Sunday, May 16.
Authorities act quickly to rescue distressed Little Penguins
PHILLIP Island Nature Parks and Melbourne Zoo’s Marine Response Unit have responded to reports of Little Penguins washing up on Phillip Island and Victorian beaches after the weekend’s severe weather conditions.
Reflections of the Prom at Meeniyan Art Gallery
THERE’S a lot about the regular rainfall, the green rolling hills and the coastal vistas, especially at the Prom, that remind Foster artist Janie Frith of her native New Zealand.
Minister calls in wind farm application
VICTORIAN Planning Minister Richard Wynne has called in all four planning permit applications related to the proposed Delburn Wind Farm.
Back to normal at Inverloch Library
IT’S good to see more activity coming back to the Inverloch Library, albeit with space restrictions
Stop Black Deaths march in Inverloch
A SMALL but powerful group of about 20 people marched in Inverloch on Saturday in support of stopping black deaths in custody.
Sport
Croquet club turns 100
KORUMBURRA Croquet Club enjoyed its centenary celebration on Saturday.
San Remo Hotel’s walk for the Windermere Foundation
By Sam Watson LAST Wednesday, the San Remo Hotel-Motel started a 24-hour treadmill challenge to raise funds for the Windermere Foundation’s ‘Kids on Track’ program. The $4300 raised will be used to help children who
Heavy going for Australia’s best motocross riders
THE Wonthaggi Motocross Track hosted round one of the 2021 Australian ProMX series on Sunday, April 11, on a well-prepared surface which nonetheless suffered from heavy overnight rain and a downpour during qualifying.
Flag unfurled in honour of ‘Gizza’
By Sam Watson PHILLIP Island’s 2019 senior premiership flag was unfurled on Easter Saturday, and two people had the duty of raising it up the pole in honour of a
Croquet club turns 100
KORUMBURRA Croquet Club enjoyed its centenary celebration on Saturday.
San Remo Hotel’s walk for the Windermere Foundation
By Sam Watson LAST Wednesday, the San Remo Hotel-Motel started a 24-hour treadmill challenge to raise funds for the Windermere Foundation’s ‘Kids on Track’
Heavy going for Australia’s best motocross riders
THE Wonthaggi Motocross Track hosted round one of the 2021 Australian ProMX series on Sunday, April 11, on a well-prepared surface which nonetheless suffered from heavy overnight rain and a downpour during qualifying.
Flag unfurled in honour of ‘Gizza’
By Sam Watson PHILLIP Island’s 2019 senior premiership flag was unfurled on Easter Saturday, and two people had the duty
Real Estate
The ultimate family home
Set on a large 1145sqm block, this spacious and exceptionally well-built large family home at 29-31 Walton St, Cowes, has been designed for comfort inside and out, featuring split-system air-conditioning and double glazing all encased in stunning Mount Gambier limestone.
Prestige and luxury in the Grollo Estate
IF LOCATION is the most important factor in a property, then 28 Bunya Drive, Cape Woolamai is a pearl in the waters of Phillip Island.
Limited-edition designer home overlooking wetlands area
HERE is a magnificent, modern home situated in the heart of the Cowes’ residential area, on a generous 780m2 block, that anyone would be proud to own.
Accent on comfort and style near Cowes foreshore
Close enough to walk to Cowes’ central beach and shops, it would be the perfect location to enjoy your time on Phillip Island.
The ultimate family home
Set on a large 1145sqm block, this spacious and exceptionally well-built large family home at 29-31 Walton St, Cowes, has been designed for comfort inside and out, featuring split-system air-conditioning and double glazing all encased in stunning Mount Gambier limestone.
Prestige and luxury in the Grollo Estate
IF LOCATION is the most important factor in a property, then 28 Bunya Drive, Cape Woolamai is a pearl in the waters of Phillip Island.
Limited-edition designer home overlooking wetlands area
HERE is a magnificent, modern home situated in the heart of the Cowes’ residential area, on a generous 780m2 block, that anyone would be proud to own.
Accent on comfort and style near Cowes foreshore
Close enough to walk to Cowes’ central beach and shops, it would be the perfect location to enjoy your time on Phillip Island.
On The Land
Aussie title for Jack Ginnane and his Victorian mates
LEONGATHA’S Jack Ginnane has come away from the ALPA National Young Auctioneers Competition, at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney recently, as a winner.
The other side of high beef prices
AS PRICES for prime beef, and other lesser lines of cattle, edged higher at the Koonwarra saleyards last Wednesday, April 7, veteran trade buyer John Collins had a sobering prediction for supermarket freezer browsers.
Feedlot buyers dominant at Leongatha saleyards
SOUTH Gippsland beef producers can expect to see a bit more of Bill Burton at the saleyards locally.
Where you’ll find ducks, dogs, kids and eggs this Easter
THERE’S a lot going on over Easter of course. And one thing returning after the COVID layoff is Paul MacPhail’s Easter Sheep Dog Trials on Saturday and Sunday, April 3 and 4. Paul extended
Aussie title for Jack Ginnane and his Victorian mates
LEONGATHA’S Jack Ginnane has come away from the ALPA National Young Auctioneers Competition, at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney recently, as a winner.
The other side of high beef prices
AS PRICES for prime beef, and other lesser lines of cattle, edged higher at the Koonwarra saleyards last Wednesday,
Feedlot buyers dominant at Leongatha saleyards
SOUTH Gippsland beef producers can expect to see a bit more of Bill Burton at the saleyards locally.
Where you’ll find ducks, dogs, kids and eggs this Easter
THERE’S a lot going on over Easter of course. And one thing returning after the COVID layoff is Paul
