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More storms headed our way, they say
THE best part of an inch of rain in the old measure, about 20mm of rain, deluged Cowes between 10.30am and 12 noon this morning, just as the Bass Coast Shire Council was planning to turn the first sod at
Saddle up! $7.7 million for Inverloch to Wonthaggi path
‘WOW, this is great! That’s how the Bass Coast Mayor Cr Michael Whelan greeted the announcement by Bass MP Jordan Crugnale on Thursday this
Kerrie’s got a million reasons to smile
INVERLOCH’S Kerrie Beauglehall, who has raised almost $1 million for the Royal Children’s Hospital, was thrilled to be a recipient of the Medal of the
New horticulture program for the Bass Coast
A HORTICULTURE Certificate III program has been recently developed and is being offered at the Bass Coast Adult Learning Centre (BCAL) in Wonthaggi.
‘Miracle’ show a success
MOSSVALE Park in Berrys Creek made the ideal backdrop for Wind in the Willows, with the weather perfect for Friday’s opening show.
Australia Day honour for Leongatha South winemaker Phillip Jones
LEONGATHA South’s Phillip Sydney Jones has been chosen to receive the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in this year’s Australia Day honours, a tribute to his determination and ultimate success in the wine industry.
New Bass Coast citizens invited to volunteer
ONE OF the feature events of Australia Day in Bass Coast on Wednesday, January 26 was the big citizenship ceremony held at the Inverloch Hub.
Reducing speed limits not the answer: MP
A STATE government proposal to reduce speed limits on some rural roads, rather than fix them, has come under attack from Gippsland South MP, Danny O’Brien.
Police continue to probe suspicious fires
BASS Coast Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following four recent grass and bushland fires in the Wonthaggi area. The fires are
Helping the community is Maddie’s motivation
THE demand for the COVID testing tent has been no match for Bass Coast Health’s Maddie Patullo-Tonkes, who has been embracing the situation with a positive attitude.
Meaningless or easing – what’s the deal with COVID?
THERE’S no doubt that the number of active cases of COVID-19 is easing across Gippsland. That’s good, right? But do the figures really mean anything anymore with so few PCR tests, just 30,726 PCR tests were processed on Monday this week in Victoria, reported on Tuesday.
Where to combine whale watching with school work
‘PHENOMENAL, beautiful’ was how Bass MP Jordan Crugnale described the new Bass Coast College San Remo Campus after a sneak peak at the facility
Firefighter’s car lost to fire
AN ELECTRICAL fault was the cause of an intense garage fire at Halford Street in Inverloch last week which unfortunately destroyed many valuable possessions.
Local women urged to join Victoria Police
BASS Coast police held a successful ‘meet and greet’ at Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve last Friday, January 21, to help encourage more local women to join the force.
Big long weekend crowds are another COVID test
THE sensational weather over an extended Australia Day Long Weekend has seen bumper crowds in the popular holiday spots in Bass Coast and South Gippsland.
Teachers triple vaxxed, kids tested for school
As students, staff and families across Victoria prepare for the beginning of the school year, the Victorian Government has announced a full suite of
Murderer still in our midst?
RESPECTED Herald Sun crime writer, Andrew Rule, has lifted the lid on the 21-year-old Korumburra murder which still haunts the town. And in sensational
Sport
Renegades too strong for Honey Badgers
THE RENEGADES proved too strong for the Honey Badgers in the top match of round 7 Meeniyan Basketball Association action, with the other three games lopsided affairs.
Nippers for all at Cape Paterson
THE Starfish Nippers program at Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club is giving local children with disabilities the opportunity to learn life-saving skills at the beach.
Successful fishing raffle for Anderson Inlet Angling Club
LIKE many other clubs and businesses, COVID has brought its challenges to the Anderson Inlet Angling Club and its members.
NERRENA has come out on top in one of the highest scoring games all year against the Leongatha Imperials, bowling the hosts out for 222 to keep them 20 runs short.
Renegades too strong for Honey Badgers
THE RENEGADES proved too strong for the Honey Badgers in the top match of round 7 Meeniyan Basketball Association action, with the other three games lopsided affairs.
Nippers for all at Cape Paterson
THE Starfish Nippers program at Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club is giving local children with disabilities the opportunity to learn life-saving skills at the beach.
Successful fishing raffle for Anderson Inlet Angling Club
LIKE many other clubs and businesses, COVID has brought its challenges to the Anderson Inlet Angling Club and its members.
NERRENA has come out on top in one of the highest scoring games all year against the Leongatha Imperials, bowling the hosts out for 222 to keep them 20 runs short.
Wonthaggi roars to life for Show ‘N Shine
THIS year’s Show ‘N Shine and Swap Meet was described as being the “best ever”, with hundreds of historic and classic cars flooding Wonthaggi on Sunday, January 23.
Perera punishes Phillip Island at Scorpion Park
LEONGATHA Town’s Sahan Perera has handed Phillip Island their first loss of the 2021/22 season, making an unbeaten 126 at Scorpion Park.
Demons do the job against Club
MEENIYAN Dumbalk United has chased down Wonthaggi Club’s total with an over to spare at Dumbalk Recreation Reserve.
Real Estate
Bluestone brilliance on 5 acres
LOCATED overlooking the Jerralang Ranges, the National Park and the valley river system is this stunning home on 5 acres.
Lifestyle property close to town
THIS lifestyle property of 20 acres includes approximately 10 acres of your own private conservation bushland with the aim to protect our native plants and wildlife.
Unique Island property under the hammer Saturday
THERE’S no such thing as “very unique”. It’s either unique, that is “being one of a kind”, or it’s not. But if ever a property could be described as very unique, it’s 75 Veterans Drive, Newhaven, which is due to go under the auctioneer’s hammer at 12pm this Saturday, January 29.
On top of the world
BOASTING spectacular panoramic ocean views over the Bass Coast from Wilsons Promontory to Westernport Bay, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure an exclusive rural holding.
Bluestone brilliance on 5 acres
LOCATED overlooking the Jerralang Ranges, the National Park and the valley river system is this stunning home on 5 acres.
Lifestyle property close to town
THIS lifestyle property of 20 acres includes approximately 10 acres of your own private conservation bushland with the aim to protect our native plants and wildlife.
Unique Island property under the hammer Saturday
THERE’S no such thing as “very unique”. It’s either unique, that is “being one of a kind”, or it’s not. But if ever a property could be described as very unique, it’s 75 Veterans Drive, Newhaven, which is due to go under the auctioneer’s hammer at 12pm this Saturday, January 29.
On top of the world
BOASTING spectacular panoramic ocean views over the Bass Coast from Wilsons Promontory to Westernport Bay, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure an exclusive rural holding.
Outstanding bay views on 3 acres
ALEX Scott and Staff Grantville is proud to present for sale this three-acre property with stunning views of Westernport Bay, complete with a well maintained three-bedroom brick home.
Your own private dual-living bush retreat
SITUATED on approximately 2.5 acres and surrounded by bush is this gorgeous builder’s home which has been designed to fit right in with the surrounding landscape.
Ultimate tree change
EVERY now and then the ideal rural property comes along.
On The Land
More than $46,000 raised to beat breast cancer
THE Jane McGrath Foundation will again benefit from Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak (OMK) Cricket Club’s astounding fundraising efforts, with $46,585 already raised through a cattle sale.
Heat-tolerant cows to boost dairy milk production
AS THE weather heats up across the state, ground-breaking research is helping farmers deal with the impact that hot weather conditions can have on the milk production of dairy cows.
Monitor your hay bales to avoid fire risk
WITH strong seasonal growth of pastures and crops, CFA District 9 is warning local farmers to exercise caution when cutting, baling and storing hay.
Just add garlic
VISITORS to the recent Koonwarra Farmers Market had the opportunity to add a burst of flavour to their meals with Graham Dowling’s locally-produced garlic.
More than $46,000 raised to beat breast cancer
THE Jane McGrath Foundation will again benefit from Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak (OMK) Cricket Club’s astounding fundraising efforts, with $46,585 already raised through a cattle sale.
Heat-tolerant cows to boost dairy milk production
AS THE weather heats up across the state, ground-breaking research is helping farmers deal with the impact that hot weather conditions can have on the milk production of dairy cows.
Monitor your hay bales to avoid fire risk
WITH strong seasonal growth of pastures and crops, CFA District 9 is warning local farmers to exercise caution when cutting, baling and storing hay.
Just add garlic
VISITORS to the recent Koonwarra Farmers Market had the opportunity to add a burst of flavour to their meals with Graham Dowling’s locally-produced garlic.
