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New COVID-19 cases in South Gippsland, Latrobe City, Baw Baw
THREE positive COVID-19 cases have been identified – one in South Gippsland, one in Baw Baw and one in Latrobe City.
Investigation continues after tragic Devon Meadows crash
DETECTIVES from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision at Devon Meadows that sadly claimed the lives
COVID-19 viral fragments in Island wastewater
POSITIVE COVID-19 viral fragments have been detected in wastewater in areas around Moe, Traralgon and Phillip Island.
Healthcare leader comes with international pandemic experience
BASS Coast Health (BCH) was thrilled to welcome a senior nursing leader to the role of operations director for Emergency, short stay unit, perioperative services and maternity services.
$80m for social, affordable housing in regional areas
MORE social and affordable housing is on the way for Bass Coast and South Gippsland, with the state government targeting the two shires as part of an $80m development blitz.
Huge tree takes out power, water supply after crash
A MONSTER tree came crashing down yesterday at a holiday home in Silverleaves on Phillip Island, bursting water mains and pulling down powerlines. Three VICSES
Another orthopaedic surgeon to support Bass Coast Health
AN ORTHOPAEDIC surgeon with international experience has joined Bass Coast and will be performing joint replacement surgery at Wonthaggi Hospital.
Master Builders take shot at timber shortages
MASTER Builders Victoria (MBV) will be hosting the Treasurer of Victoria, Tim Pallas, in a forum on Tuesday, September 28 to update the industry
Join the SBWN team and make a difference
HAVE you ever considered joining the team which makes the Southern Business Women’s Network events happen?
Archibald Prize display to open next month
THE Gippsland Art Gallery is eagerly anticipating the opening of the Archibald Prize 2021, which will be on display from Friday, October 8, to
Anthony’s heart beats true for new-look Bair Street
THERE’S only one thing that could improve the look of Leongatha’s Bair Street at the moment, according to Leongatha Business Association President Anthony Walls,
Leongatha babies could help solve asthma, food allergies
MCRI’s innovative GenV research project commenced at Gippsland Southern Health Service’s Leongatha Hospital this month.
Victoria’s largest ever earthquake
VICTORIA has experienced its largest earthquake since the 1800s, after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit the state on 22 September at 9.15am.
Smiths Beach consultation extended
AFTER COVID restrictions forced the cancellation of in-person engagement sessions for the draft Smiths Beach Town Plan, consultation has been extended until September 29. Council
Shooting event raises $2000 for local school
THE eighth annual Shoot4Autism was a success, with $2000 donated to the Bass Coast Specialist School towards the development of a bike education program. The
Incredible rescue to save trapped professor
EARLIER this month, Yarram SES members responded to a call for help from a person trapped under a tree at Blackwarry.
Mandatory jab for teachers; air purification devices for all schools
THE COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory for staff in all Victorian schools and early childhood settings.
Sport
Game on at Carinya Lodge for Grand Final
RON Wrigley and Nancy Brown are good friends at Carinya Lodge in Korumburra, but when the Demons play the Dogs in the biggest game of the year on Saturday, their friendship will be off the table.
Stevic secures grand final number nine
FORMER Leongatha local Matt Stevic has again cemented himself as one of the best umpires in the AFL, scoring his ninth grand final selection in 10 seasons.
Uncle Rick chooses the Dees
FORMER Footscray Bulldog and San Remo local Rick Spargo will be supporting his great-nephew Charlie Spargo and the Melbourne Demons on Saturday.
Gippy League takes next step in self-governance
THE Gippsland League has taken its next step towards self-governance, officially electing a board of eight to lead the league now that they are removed from AFL Gippsland administration.
Game on at Carinya Lodge for Grand Final
RON Wrigley and Nancy Brown are good friends at Carinya Lodge in Korumburra, but when the Demons play the Dogs in the biggest game of the year on Saturday, their friendship will be off the table.
Stevic secures grand final number nine
FORMER Leongatha local Matt Stevic has again cemented himself as one of the best umpires in the AFL, scoring his ninth grand final selection in 10 seasons.
Uncle Rick chooses the Dees
FORMER Footscray Bulldog and San Remo local Rick Spargo will be supporting his great-nephew Charlie Spargo and the Melbourne Demons on Saturday.
Gippy League takes next step in self-governance
THE Gippsland League has taken its next step towards self-governance, officially electing a board of eight to lead the league now that they are removed from AFL Gippsland administration.
Blues and the two drawn grand finals
WONTHAGGI Blues had been triumphant in the second semi but then Rovers hit back in an exciting first 1971 grand final.
Poowong, Nyora netballers flourish at league vote count
THE cancelled season didn’t stop the Ellinbank and District Netball Association holding its vote count and presentation night recently.
South Gippslanders star in Cairns
THE Centrals Trinity Beach Bulldogs have been blessed with plenty of South Gippsland talent in 2021.
Real Estate
Industrial buildings in Korumburra
THERE are two potential investment opportunities on Victoria Street, Korumburra, both presented by Alex Scott & Staff Korumburra.
‘Skyhaven’
SKYHAVEN is an exceptional country gem with sweeping views of the rolling South Gippsland farmland in the Strzelecki Ranges.
Master Builders take shot at timber shortages
MASTER Builders Victoria (MBV) will be hosting the Treasurer of Victoria, Tim Pallas, in a forum on Tuesday, September 28 to update the industry on the current situation with
Perfectly presented
LOCATED in the quaint village of Stony Creek is this well-presented brick veneer home.
Industrial buildings in Korumburra
THERE are two potential investment opportunities on Victoria Street, Korumburra, both presented by Alex Scott & Staff Korumburra.
‘Skyhaven’
SKYHAVEN is an exceptional country gem with sweeping views of the rolling South Gippsland farmland in the Strzelecki Ranges.
Master Builders take shot at timber shortages
MASTER Builders Victoria (MBV) will be hosting the Treasurer of Victoria, Tim Pallas, in a forum on Tuesday, September
Perfectly presented
LOCATED in the quaint village of Stony Creek is this well-presented brick veneer home.
OBrien Real Estate Judith Wright expands into Wonthaggi
OBRIEN Real Estate Judith Wright has their second home on the Bass Coast, moving into the LJ Hooker Offices at 32 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi.
Exclusive foreshore property
ALEX Scott and Staff proudly presents for sale an extremely rare opportunity to secure an exclusive foreshore property on The Esplanade in the increasingly popular seaside township of Corinella.
Position perfect
LOCATED in arguably one of the best estates in Wonthaggi, only five minutes from Wonthaggi’s shopping area and within metres of Bass Coast Secondary College is this elevated home on a generous 642m2 allotment.
On The Land
Healthier cows mean a sustainable future
HEALTHY cows produce fewer methane emissions, and that discovery by Agriculture Victoria (AV) scientists is helping dairy farmers to breed ‘environmentally friendly’ cows.
Four partners, one plan
WRITING down a plan for your business is never more important when there is more than one person involved. To help farmers recognize their goals and get on the same page, Dairy Australia developed ‘Our Farm, Our Plan’ with support from Gardiner Dairy Foundation and DairyNZ.
Fonterra considers IPO
FONTERRA Co-operative Group Limited today announced it would proceed with an ownership review of Fonterra Australia. The co-op is considering the most appropriate ownership structure for Fonterra Australia, one option includes an IPO, with
RFCS improves the lives of dairy farmers
RFCS Gippsland is our local service helping farmers become more resilient, profitable and sustainable.
Healthier cows mean a sustainable future
HEALTHY cows produce fewer methane emissions, and that discovery by Agriculture Victoria (AV) scientists is helping dairy farmers to breed ‘environmentally friendly’ cows.
Four partners, one plan
WRITING down a plan for your business is never more important when there is more than one person involved. To help farmers recognize their goals and get on the same page, Dairy Australia developed ‘Our Farm, Our Plan’ with support from Gardiner Dairy Foundation and DairyNZ.
Fonterra considers IPO
FONTERRA Co-operative Group Limited today announced it would proceed with an ownership review of Fonterra Australia. The co-op is
RFCS improves the lives of dairy farmers
RFCS Gippsland is our local service helping farmers become more resilient, profitable and sustainable.
