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Community rallies around Coronet Bay family
By Nick Sinis A CORONET Bay family are sadly without a home for the time being after it was badly damaged during last week’s storm. The Nichols family also lost their car and hobby farm, which rescues and rehomes livestock
Community rallies around Coronet Bay family
By Nick Sinis A CORONET Bay family are sadly without a home for the time being after it was badly damaged during last week’s storm. The Nichols family also lost
Power outage ’10 times worse’ than East Gippsland fires
FOR all the tens of thousands of trees brought down across South Gippsland and Bass Coast during last Wednesday’s storm, it’s been the loss of power to 40,000 homes, businesses and farms in Gippsland alone that’s had the biggest impact.
Massive clean-up job ahead
THE hills are alive with the sounds of chainsaws in South Gippsland as clean-up works continue on what some have called the second biggest disaster
Mid Gippy coaches embrace the challenges of a COVID normal return
IF THERE is one thing that has become obvious in recent weeks, maybe even recent months is that we all should expect the unexpected.
Water goes solar
SOUTH Gippsland Water has invested $2.54 million into solar panels at four water treatment facilities in the region.
Rotary Park under erosion threat
EROSION is eating into Inverloch’s popular Rotary Park and the service club is concerned.
South Gippsland state forests closed until Friday
ALL state forests within South Gippsland, Baw Baw, Latrobe and Wellington Local Government Areas (LGA), along with popular recreation sites such as Toorongo Falls, Coopers
No better time to thank our responders
By Nick Sinis IT MAY almost seem like a coincidence that Thank A First Responder Day was this week, as emergency services have been risking
Small business fundraiser tonight
TWO local business owners will be hosting an online auction tonight (Friday, June 11) to raise funds for local small businesses hit hard by the
Wonthaggi, we’re back on
AFTER almost two days of no power, Wonthaggi businesses are ready to fire up once again. It’s been a tough few weeks for business owners
‘Thousands of litres’ lost after storm hits dairy power
IT’S been a tough 36 hours for the local region’s dairy farmers due to the widespread, long-term nature of the power outage as a result of Wednesday night’s horrific storm.
Anglicare here to help
WITH the end of JobKeeper and another state lockdown, Anglicare Victoria (AV) is reminding the community they can offer vital financial support.
Appeal to support flood-affected Gippsland communities
THE Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) has launched an appeal for financial donations to provide flood-affected Gippslanders with immediate support. GERF spokesperson Barry Whitehead announced
Telstra prioritising restoration efforts
TELSTRA says it’s prioritising restoration efforts this morning (Friday, June 11) and working as quickly as they can to get things back up and running.
Sport
Mid Gippy coaches embrace the challenges of a COVID normal return
IF THERE is one thing that has become obvious in recent weeks, maybe even recent months is that we all should expect the unexpected.
Epic storm boosts snow season opening
THEY’VE already snapped on the skins and the snow sports enthusiasts are already enjoying 40cm of powder snow up at Mt Hotham ahead of the traditional Opening Weekend this Queens Birthday Weekend.
Bauer bids farewell to SGUA
ONE of the most popular figures in the South Gippsland Umpires Association is moving on.
Wonthaggi well represented in underwater hockey nationals
WONTHAGGI Underwater Hockey Club continues to punch above their weight, with 23 members taking part in April’s Australian Underwater Hockey Titles.
Mid Gippy coaches embrace the challenges of a COVID normal return
IF THERE is one thing that has become obvious in recent weeks, maybe even recent months is that we all should expect the unexpected.
Epic storm boosts snow season opening
THEY’VE already snapped on the skins and the snow sports enthusiasts are already enjoying 40cm of powder snow up at Mt Hotham ahead of the traditional Opening Weekend this Queens Birthday Weekend.
Bauer bids farewell to SGUA
ONE of the most popular figures in the South Gippsland Umpires Association is moving on.
Wonthaggi well represented in underwater hockey nationals
WONTHAGGI Underwater Hockey Club continues to punch above their weight, with 23 members taking part in April’s Australian Underwater Hockey Titles.
Real Estate
Great family home with big shed
IF YOU are searching for a family home in a great location, then you must inspect this property.
Looking to buy your first investment property?
JUST like buying your first home, making the decision to purchase an investment property requires a lot of education and decision-making, and often the hardest question of all is, ‘Should I be doing this?’
‘Lenara’ – Outstanding farming opportunity
‘LENARA’ is 56.26ha (139 acres) of superb grazing land suitable for almost any form of agricultural interests including cattle, horses, horticulture and more.
Privacy on 5300m2
OVER 5300m2 of land, located on a quiet no-through street, yet an easy 10-minute walk from Leongatha shops and supermarkets, this sprawling homestead combines privacy and convenience amidst a magnificent garden setting.
Great family home with big shed
IF YOU are searching for a family home in a great location, then you must inspect this property.
Looking to buy your first investment property?
JUST like buying your first home, making the decision to purchase an investment property requires a lot of education and decision-making, and often the hardest question of all is, ‘Should I be doing this?’
‘Lenara’ – Outstanding farming opportunity
‘LENARA’ is 56.26ha (139 acres) of superb grazing land suitable for almost any form of agricultural interests including cattle, horses, horticulture and more.
Privacy on 5300m2
OVER 5300m2 of land, located on a quiet no-through street, yet an easy 10-minute walk from Leongatha shops and supermarkets, this sprawling homestead combines privacy and convenience amidst a magnificent garden setting.
On The Land
‘Thousands of litres’ lost after storm hits dairy power
IT’S been a tough 36 hours for the local region’s dairy farmers due to the widespread, long-term nature of the power outage as a result of Wednesday night’s horrific storm.
Three days later, Saputo revises milk price up to $6.85
THREE days after announcing its opening price of $6.65kg MS, Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has revised its offer to suppliers in the Southern Milk Region for the 2021-22 season to a weighted average farm gate milk price of $6.85 per kilogram milk solids.
Fonterra revises milk price to $6.85
FONTERRA Australia today announced it had revised its weighted average farmgate milk price for the 2021/2022 season to $6.85 per kgMS.
VFF, Nationals unite against farm camping move
THE Victorian Farmers Federation and The Nationals were united in the opposition to regulations that permit camping on farmland river frontage at a rally at Parliament last week.
‘Thousands of litres’ lost after storm hits dairy power
IT’S been a tough 36 hours for the local region’s dairy farmers due to the widespread, long-term nature of the power outage as a result of Wednesday night’s horrific storm.
Three days later, Saputo revises milk price up to $6.85
THREE days after announcing its opening price of $6.65kg MS, Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has revised its offer to suppliers in the Southern Milk Region for the 2021-22 season to a weighted average farm gate milk price of $6.85 per kilogram milk solids.
Fonterra revises milk price to $6.85
FONTERRA Australia today announced it had revised its weighted average farmgate milk price for the 2021/2022 season to $6.85 per kgMS.
VFF, Nationals unite against farm camping move
THE Victorian Farmers Federation and The Nationals were united in the opposition to regulations that permit camping on farmland river frontage at a rally at Parliament last week.
