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Man charged with Inverloch attempted aggravated burglary
AN arrest was made over the weekend following an alleged attempted aggravated burglary in Inverloch earlier this month. Police arrested a 20-year-old Woodleigh man at his residence on Sunday, May
Commemorative coin 55 years on
AS A Leongatha resident, and visitor to Canberra, it’s not hard to feel proud when you stop by the Australian Vietnam Forces
Island puts out ‘welcome’ mat again for visitors
YOU don’t get rated as 5.0 out of 5 on Trip Advisor and ranked at the very top of Bookings.com for nothing.
Overnight stays open from June 1
Cafes, gyms and ski season open June 22 IN A major easing of Victoria’s harsh coronavirus lockdown, the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews
Landslip roads must be reopened quickly: council
CONTRACTORS tendering to repair seven landslips in the South Gippsland Shire have been told roads must reopen as quickly as possible. Six of the seven roads will be
Grantville music event goes online
THE Grantville Community Music Victoria camp is going online. The annual event will be accessible for free online to music lovers across the state. It is designed for
All quiet on the question front
THERE’S no question the coronavirus pandemic is affecting many areas of life, including a drop in questions and public presentations to South Gippsland Shire Council. Council moved quickly
Portrait prize postponed
THE second annual Archies Bald Portrait Prize, scheduled for May 22-31 at the Wonthaggi Town Hall, has been postponed due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements. Inspired by local
Stories brought to life online
WITH social distancing limiting opportunities for live readings, Bass Coast writers have responded to the theme of this year’s Neighbourhood House Week (May 8 to 15) ‘Loneliness: the
People on the move despite virus rise
AHEAD of a relaxation to ‘stay at home’ rules, it’s clear the community is already on the move, on the
Target Leongatha converting not closing
A SHUDDER swept through the Leongatha community last Friday, after the announcement by Wesfarmers chief executive Rob Scott, fearing the
South Gippsland gets $2m more than Bass Coast
A CASH splash for local shires, announced by the Member for Monash Russell Broadbent, this week is welcome news. But
Community vital signs are strong in Mirboo North
“PEOPLE around here are willing to help their neighbours.” It’s a telling statement when examining a community’s sense of wellbeing
Virtual tea cosy festival delights judge
ENTRIES flooded in from all over Australia and even overseas when creators realised it would take more than a worldwide
Huge week on the world stage for Phillip Island’s penguins
PHILLIP Island’s penguins have certainly outdone themselves over the last week or so, gaining the attention of a worldwide audience
Gippsland MAP remains COVID-19 free
AS OF Friday, May 22, 2020, the total number of coronavirus cases in Victoria has spiked to 1593, an increase
Online workshop for onshore gas discussion
WHAT do you think about onshore gas developments in South Gippsland? What about across Gippsland? The Victorian Gas Program is
Off with their locks!
By Shelby Brooks TWO 14-year-old girls will be shaving their heads this weekend in support of a beloved Wonthaggi grandmother,
Surgeries resume at reduced capacity
SURGERIES resumed at Bass Coast Health (BCH) this week, as the health service slowly returns to normal operations. Wonthaggi Hospital’s
New doctor dedicated to women’s health
A NEW doctor dedicated to improving women’s health has joined the Bass Coast Health team. Dr Sarah Beck is working
Police support IDAHOBIT
SAN Remo Police Station showed its support for the LGBTIQ community on Sunday, May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia,
South Gippsland stars in ABC TV’s ‘Gardening Australia’
SOUTH Gippsland has been described as “heaven on earth” in an episode of ABC TV program Gardening Australia that aired
A closer look at Inverloch’s erosion ‘crisis’
THE South Gippsland Conservation Society (SGCS) has released a new short film analysing the factors contributing to coastal erosion at
Wonthaggi Secondary welcomes return to onsite learning
TEACHING staff at Wonthaggi Secondary College “can’t wait” to welcome students back into classrooms at the end of the month,
Spend stimulus cash here: O’Brien
GIPPSLAND South MP Danny O’Brien wants the Victorian government to fund CFA, tourism and highway projects as part of a
‘Get in, train, get out’: Footy training to return with strict rules
FOOTY clubs can start training outdoors from Monday, May 25, but clubs have an “obligation to strictly adhere” to AFL
Celebrating National Volunteer Week with… San Remo SES Unit Controller, Michael Kenny
SUPERMARKET night manager Michael Kenny has been a volunteer with the State Emergency Service (SES) for the past five years,
Appreciation for Bass Coast Health’s amazing volunteers
BASS Coast Health (BCH) has paid tribute to volunteers across the organisation this week as part of National Volunteer Week
Overnight restrictions lead to driver fatigue risk
DRIVERS should not push themselves too far to visit family and friends under current COVID-19 restrictions, Member for Gippsland South
Kongwak resident thanks SES volunteers on ‘WOW Day’
KONGWAK resident Paul Goldfinch was on a video call to his grandchildren on Easter Saturday when an 80ft tall tree
Overnight stays open from June 1
Cafes, gyms and ski season open June 22 IN A major easing of Victoria’s harsh
People on the move despite virus rise
AHEAD of a relaxation to ‘stay at home’ rules, it’s clear the community is already
Real Estate
Luxury in Loch
WOW! From the moment you enter this luxurious property, you will be immediately surrounded by the opulence this home has on offer.
Real estate agents are riding out the pandemic
LEONGATHA real estate agent Andrew Newton is hopeful his industry may have ridden out the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic
A home where country meets the coast
THERE is something special about this 2.83-hectare property at 185 Dalyston-Glen Forbes Road, Dalyston that sparks the imagination, conveniently located
Luxury in Loch
WOW! From the moment you enter this luxurious property, you will be immediately surrounded by the opulence this home has on offer.
Real estate agents are riding out the pandemic
LEONGATHA real estate agent Andrew Newton is hopeful his industry may
On The Land
Wonthaggi Motorcycles’ mega three-day sale
YOU can’t go to Farm World, so Wonthaggi Motorcycles is bringing Farm World to you, with a mega three-day sale full of deals too good
Abundance of stock to clear at JSL’s sale
JSL Light Engine Repairs in Leongatha and Country Clipper has attended Farm World for many years, offering deals on everything from Zero Turn mowers to
Get a field day deal at Chapman’s
DUE to the circumstances of these difficult times, with so many public events cancelled, we are all trying to keep the wheels of industry turning
Auto
Rare, special vehicles on display
PETER Balikoff’s 1971 GT XY is a hot car. All bright green sleek lines and brute speed, it is in mint condition – since Mr
Holden memories
THERE was a huge response to our recent Facebook post asking readers to share photos of their beloved Holdens from over the years. Dozens of
Lang Lang shows off
THE ninth annual Lang Lang Show ‘n’ Shine plus Swap Meet held on Sunday, February 9, was the biggest to date with over 800 cars
