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Day of festivities at Parrot Park

SATURDAY was filled with celebrations at Parrot Park as Patrick Ireland booted 12 goals in Sean Westaway’s 250th Senior game and 300th for the club, helping Leongatha to a big win over Bairnsdale, festivities spilling over to the netball court...

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People and Lifestyle

Wonthaggi Acoustic Music Festival at the Wonthaggi Town Hall

THERE’s no place like home and the Bass Coast Pickers bring it all together for a hometown audience at the Wonthaggi Acoustic Music Festival. Opening on Friday July 4 the Wonthaggi Acoustic Music Festival continues through to Sunday July 6 with...

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And the finalists have been revealed for the 2025 Bass Coast Business Awards

THE finalists are in for this year’s Bass Coast Business Awards! This year’s Judged Awards attracted 46 entries, and according to Bass Coast Shire Council it’s a strong signal that forward-thinking and entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well...

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No easy solution to problem gambling across South Gippsland and Bass Coast

PUNTERS on the Bass Coast spent a whopping $19.15 million dollars on various forms of gambling in 2024/25 including poker machines, lotteries and sports wagering. South Gippsland gamblers according to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control...

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The Nobbies boardwalks and car park will re-open this afternoon

THE Nobbies boardwalks and car park will re-open this afternoon, ahead of the busy school holiday period. The views, blowhole and the excitement of whale watching are the true attractions at this incredible site, and Phillip Island Nature Parks...

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Newhaven College Board helps shape the future direction

NEWHAVEN College is supported by a committed Board of Directors, made up of familiar and trusted members of both the College and the local community. Along with principal Tony Corr and director of business Alan Nolan, their role is to help shape the...

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Fight over festival date as Rail Trail Community Market slam timing

WHILE Leongatha hosting the inaugural ‘Eat Drink Play Gippsland’ festival, showcasing Gippsland’s food, drink and music appeared exciting news, the decision to hold the event on Saturday, October 18 has been lashed by those in charge of the...

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Young accused driver denied bail

ON MONDAY June 30, police apprehended a 15-year-old male driver in Leongatha’s Boags Road, accused of stealing a Toyota Prius from an Inverloch address the previous night and committing multiple fuel theft offences at various petrol stations in...

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Food & Fibre Gippsland appoints Simon Johnson as Chief Executive Officer

FOOD & Fibre Gippsland has announced the appointment of Simon Johnson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective as of Wednesday July 2. Simon brings over two decades of leadership experience and a deep commitment to the region’s food and...

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Lily-Grace takes home Gold and Best in Nation at WorldSkills

APPRENTICE jeweller from Meeniyan, Lily-Grace Toohill was awarded a Gold Medal in Jewellery and Best of Nation for being the higher-performing competitor across all categories at this year’s National Championships and Skills Show. This WorldSkills...

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South Gippsland tops the state with a water rate hike of 6.1%

HANG on to your hats if you’re a customer of South Gippsland Water you are about to be slugged an extra $80 a year on your water rates bill. South Gippsland Water rates will go up by 6.1% in 2025/26 the highest increase of any water businesses in...

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WGFNL outfit impresses in Under 16 win over EDFNL

Article by Ellinbank & District Football Netball League WEST Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC) preserved its unbeaten record against the Ellinbank & District Football Netball League (EDFNL) at Under 16 level, winning by 46...

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Roos cruise past Hillsmen

By Rob Popplestone BOTTOM of the ladder Hill End strolled into the home of top team Fish Creek, not with extraordinary confidence, but at least with some belief they could keep in touch, such was their performance just seven days earlier against...

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Skills Development Day with Riley Parkinson at Poowong

THE Poowong & District Amateur Basketball Association will be holding a junior and adult Skills Development Day on Saturday, July 19, with elite basketball coach Riley Parkinson. Riley is the owner and founder of ParkoBall Training and has just...

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Real Estate

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On The Land

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South Gippsland brigades gathered for their group exercise training

BRIGADES from across South Gippsland converged at the Barry Beach Marine Terminal for their South Gippsland Group exercise training recently, where members worked through a few scenarios to fully train and practice their skills in an unusual...

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Food & Fibre Gippsland appoints Simon Johnson as Chief Executive Officer

FOOD & Fibre Gippsland has announced the appointment of Simon Johnson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective as of Wednesday July 2. Simon brings over two decades of leadership experience and a deep commitment to the region’s food and...

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Reduced milk supply creating greater opportunities for Gippsland farmers

MILK processors sourcing milk from Victoria’s northern irrigation areas may soon be forced to look elsewhere for fresh milk including South Gippsland due to the long-term contraction of the raw milk pool and increased competition. United Dairy...

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Farmers’ picnic photos: Drought and council rates’ challenges cloud rural outlook

THERE was a sense that the Bass Coast Shire Council has simply kicked the can down the road again by allocating $35,000 in the recent budget for yet another review of the differential rate on farming properties in the shire. Cr Tim O’Brien...

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Local Business & Tourism

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Local Business and Tourism

Tracking giants, a flipping good time

GEORGIA Bisset is no stranger to the waves of Phillip Island onboard Wildlife Coast Cruises, nor the beauty of the majestic whales, cheeky seals and curious dolphins. “I’m heading into my sixth whale season,” Wildlife Coast Cruises...

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Local Business and Tourism

Peter Fogarty joins Phillip Island’s annual whale celebration

CAPE Woolamai’s Peter Fogarty will be one of many presenters at this year’s Island Whale Festival, held from July 11 – 13. The recently retired police officer of 31 years has turned his passion for photography into a meaningful pursuit –...

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Local Business and Tourism

Conrad Sewell brings his regional acoustic tour to Bernnineit

CURRENTLY touring the country as part of a huge 10th anniversary acoustic tour for his multi-platinum 2014 single Firestone, Conrad Sewell will perform live in an intimate setting at Berinneit, Cowes and be joined by René Le Feuvre on July 19...

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Local Business and Tourism

Panthers Menswear leaving Wonthaggi after 15 years

AFTER 15 years of dressing the men of Wonthaggi, Panthers Menswear will close its local store for good on Saturday, July 12. The decision marks the end of a long stint for the Panther family, who first opened in Wonthaggi in 2010 – initially at...

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Local Business and Tourism

No local fuel or supplies for Tarwin residents three months on

AFTER the business owner of Tarwin Fuel Supplies was evicted by the landlord in February this year, due to an ongoing dispute, the service station remains closed. Yubaraj Khadka bought the business from Gaurav Shegal in September 2024, moving from...

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Local Business and Tourism

Whales watchers on the look out

IF YOU’VE got keen eyes on the coastline, you may just spot the whales travelling to local hotspots. Whales can often be seen migrating around Phillip Island and the wider Bass Coast area this time of year. They often travel solo or in small pods...

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Local Business and Tourism

Leongatha Business Association shares ideas for shire development

LEONGATHA Business Association president Marty Reidy is taking South Gippsland Shire Council up on its invitation to respond to its Draft Council Plan, Budget and Financial Plan, having prepared an extensive submission on behalf of LBA, keen to see...

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Local Business and Tourism

Family business Van Steensel Timbers marks 60-year milestone

VAN Steensel Timbers of Grantville and Officer marked 60 years of trading recently, with promotions, special giveaways and barbecues held throughout April to celebrate the milestone. The Grantville store was established about 35 years ago, an...

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