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Treatments and diagnoses fast-tracked at local hospitals
HEALTH services in South Gippsland are setting the standard for hospitals across Victoria by adopting an improved way of delivering patient care and safety.
Treatments and diagnoses fast-tracked at local hospitals
HEALTH services in South Gippsland are setting the standard for hospitals across Victoria by adopting an improved way of delivering patient care and safety.
Coronavirus cases rise by 77 in Victoria – still no local cases
THE total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 2303 with 77 new cases reported yesterday (Wednesday, July 1).
COVID-19 anxiety on the rise locally
THE community is experiencing upheaval during the COVID-19 pandemic: people are isolated from family and friends, and many are without jobs and facing an uncertain future.
Another 73 coronavirus cases in Victoria but none locally
THE total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 2231 with 73 new cases reported yesterday (Tuesday, June 30), But there are no active
Cape Paterson development plans deferred
THE hundreds of people who submitted feedback on a proposed 480-lot housing development at Cape Paterson will have to wait until next year to hear what impact they had.
Phillip Island surreal celebrity encounters
We collected the best celebrity encounter stories from our readers that happened in and around Phillip Island.
Local sports clubs share in $17k for inclusiveness
There are more opportunities for people living in Gippsland South to get active and healthy with four local sporting clubs securing a share in over $17,000 in funding from VicHealth for sports clubs across the state.
Masks ‘a no brainer’ says expert
TO WEAR or not to wear, that is the question.
Victoria records 64 new cases of coronavirus
THERE are 64 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Victoria but still no active cases in Bass Coast or South Gippsland.
No Ellinbank action in 2020
THE Ellinbank and District Football and Netball Leagues have called off their respective seasons for both seniors and juniors.
COVID spike kills senior footy in Gippsland
THERE will be no senior football in the Gippsland, West Gippsland, Alberton, North Gippsland and Mid Gippsland Football Netball Leagues following the new spike in
Janie Gordon through to next round on The Voice
Leongatha’s songbird Janie Gordon makes it through the Battle Round of Channel 9’s The Voice in an unexpected twist. Janie Gordon battled fellow Delta Goodrem
COVID spooked shire keeps info centre closed
Was it a missed chance to deliver COVID-safe message to visitors SURELY, with a bigger than usual influx of visitors to Phillip Island at the
Chick magnet!
IN A thoroughly PC world where the name of a popular brown, chocolate-favoured jelly baby has to change its name to remain kosher and Allen’s
Sport
G25 football plan or ‘Groundhog Day’?
The Mid Gippsland Football Netball League will consider its official response to the interim ‘G25 Strategy’ report into the structure of Gippsland Football at its meeting tomorrow night. But they’re
G25 plan says Alberton joins Mid-Gippsland in 2021
A FALL in the male participation rate in Gippsland and expectations of a dramatic increase in population at the western end of the region are driving major changes to the
Hopes rise for start to Gippsland football
IT ALL hinges on what the Premier Daniel Andrews has to say ahead of a major easing of COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, June 22. But it seems likely there will
Hopes high for junior footy, says Thomas
DALYSTON FNC will be the next club to have seniors and reserves back on the training track, starting tonight, Thursday, June 11, but still without any indication that there’ll be
G25 football plan or ‘Groundhog Day’?
The Mid Gippsland Football Netball League will consider its official response to the interim ‘G25 Strategy’ report into the structure of Gippsland Football at its meeting tomorrow night. But they’re
G25 plan says Alberton joins Mid-Gippsland in 2021
A FALL in the male participation rate in Gippsland and expectations of a dramatic increase in population at the western
Hopes rise for start to Gippsland football
IT ALL hinges on what the Premier Daniel Andrews has to say ahead of a major easing of COVID-19 restrictions
Hopes high for junior footy, says Thomas
DALYSTON FNC will be the next club to have seniors and reserves back on the training track, starting tonight, Thursday,
Real Estate
New name but no shortage of real estate know-how
THE new name in real estate property sales, both residential and rural, in Leongatha and district is Nutrien Harcourts. But it’s by no means new in terms of experience and
Ray White now in Inverloch
COMMUNITY connection is key to the genesis of the new real estate business – Ray White Inverloch. Three generations have come together – Kevin McMahon, Fiona McMahon-Hughes and Olivia Hughes
Views for miles on 7 hectares
SITTING on top of approximately seven hectares is this very appealing home that is rewarded with outstanding views of rolling green hills of surrounding farmland and beyond. Its location is
Pen-y-bryn
PEN-Y-BRYN (Welsh for on top of the hill), is a Victorian farmhouse, totally renovated to the highest standards by the owner/builder. Offering stunning 360-degree views of Wilson’s Promontory and surrounding
New name but no shortage of real estate know-how
THE new name in real estate property sales, both residential and rural, in Leongatha and district is Nutrien Harcourts. But it’s by no means new in terms of experience and
Ray White now in Inverloch
COMMUNITY connection is key to the genesis of the new real estate business – Ray White Inverloch. Three generations have
Views for miles on 7 hectares
SITTING on top of approximately seven hectares is this very appealing home that is rewarded with outstanding views of rolling
Pen-y-bryn
PEN-Y-BRYN (Welsh for on top of the hill), is a Victorian farmhouse, totally renovated to the highest standards by the
On The Land
Growing possibilities for farming
By Tom McNish MULTI-Storey Farming (MSF) is an innovative approach to farming developed by Clinton Tepper of Buln Buln near Warragul. It presents a diverse range of benefits, particularly to farmers in South Gippsland. Growing
“Something in the milk” for Olympian high jumper
TWO iconic Gippsland names have joined forces to promote the region and its dairy industry to the world. Milk processor Burra Foods has announced Leongatha-born Olympic high jumper Eleanor Patterson as the company’s first brand
Long-life milk created another market for farmers
A RETIRED Poowong East farmer has shared his story of how he helped introduce UHT milk to South Gippsland.
Grants to help dairy farmers cut power costs
Gippsland’s dairy farmers are encouraged to apply for grants that will help to lower their energy costs. Russell Broadbent, Member for Monash, said that energy bills are one of the big expenses for dairy farmers
Growing possibilities for farming
By Tom McNish MULTI-Storey Farming (MSF) is an innovative approach to farming developed by Clinton Tepper of Buln Buln near Warragul. It presents a diverse range of benefits, particularly to farmers in South Gippsland. Growing
“Something in the milk” for Olympian high jumper
TWO iconic Gippsland names have joined forces to promote the region and its dairy industry to the world. Milk processor
Long-life milk created another market for farmers
A RETIRED Poowong East farmer has shared his story of how he helped introduce UHT milk to South Gippsland.
Grants to help dairy farmers cut power costs
Gippsland’s dairy farmers are encouraged to apply for grants that will help to lower their energy costs. Russell Broadbent, Member
