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More than 11,000 coronavirus tests taken in Bass Coast
MORE than 11,000 COVID-19 tests have been taken at Bass Coast Health’s two testing clinics since the start of the pandemic.
More than 11,000 coronavirus tests taken in Bass Coast
MORE than 11,000 COVID-19 tests have been taken at Bass Coast Health’s two testing clinics since the start of the pandemic.
Free computers for our older residents
WEST Gippsland Libraries has partnered with aged care facilities to help residents stay connected. During these unprecedented times, keeping connected to loved ones has been
‘Ring of Steel’ comes down
IT was an emotional Premier Daniel Andrews who announced at 3.30pm today that the so-called ‘Ring of Steel’ between metro Melbourne and regional Victoria will
Gyms to reopen in regional Victoria: Premier
GYMS in regional Victoria have been given the green light to open from 11.59pm on Tuesday, October 27. At the same time, live music will
Self-contained holidays a hit
REGIONAL Victorians and others outside Stage Four lockdown zones are hitting the road in unprecedented numbers for their end of year holidays, prompting a surge in sales of Australian made caravans.
King of the road
• Obituary: Tom Harley (August 1, 1928 – October 3, 2020) Happy days! Korumburra’s Tom Harley liked nothing more than taking friends, family, school kids
City folks rush to claim travel permits
BASS Coast Shire Council has been flooded with phone calls from metropolitan Melburnians eager to take advantage of changes to COVID-19 restrictions that allow them to travel to regional areas to reduce the risk of bushfires at their holiday properties.
Top water operators
GIPPSLAND Water has taken out key Victorian Water Industry Operators Association (WIOA) awards. Gippsland Water’s senior water treatment technician Dion Bull was awarded WIOA Operator
Island Whale Festival crowned ‘Best Small Event’
THE Island Whale Festival Committee is ecstatic to share its success with all those that contributed to the festival in 2019. At the recent Australian
University price changes, value doesn’t
ALTHOUGH university price changes will see agricultural degrees 43 percent cheaper next year, the 113 percent increase has some arts students and graduates questioning underlying
Landcare has rabbits and foxes on the run
THERE is little doubt that foxes and rabbits are two of Australia’s worst invasive pests. Foxes cause livestock and economic losses for farmers and are
Fareshare delivers its 250,000th meal in Gippsland
FARESHARE, which runs Australia’s largest charity kitchens, delivered its 250,000th free, cooked, nutritious meal to those in need in the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland regions
A different type of Christmas tree
Rescue Station Arts is bringing joy this Christmas in a unique community exhibition.
Trick or treating given green light
THE HALLOWEEN tradition of trick or treating across regional Victoria has been given the green light this year, provided COVID-safe measures are in place.
Sport
Nick’s long run honours his dad
FOR most people, the Great Southern Rail Trail is ideal for a leisurely walk, ride or jog, but for Nicholas Swinton, it was an opportunity to run his heart out
‘Spic’ declared LDCA life member
LEONGATHA and District Cricket Association welcomed Geoff ‘Spic’ Wyatt as a life member last week. LDCA president John Schelling announced Geoff’s induction at the annual general meeting on Sunday, October 11.
State role for Gary Adams
LOCAL cricketing legend and administrator Gary Adams has been appointed secretary of Veterans Cricket Victoria which involves players in three age groups, over 50s, 60, and 70s. Competition takes place
Let us open!
BASS Coast fitness providers believe their services have a crucial benefit to mental health and are certain they can operate safely. Local facilities including gyms, boxing, yoga, gymnastics, swimming, CrossFit
Nick’s long run honours his dad
FOR most people, the Great Southern Rail Trail is ideal for a leisurely walk, ride or jog, but for Nicholas Swinton, it was an opportunity to run his heart out
‘Spic’ declared LDCA life member
LEONGATHA and District Cricket Association welcomed Geoff ‘Spic’ Wyatt as a life member last week. LDCA president John Schelling announced Geoff’s
State role for Gary Adams
LOCAL cricketing legend and administrator Gary Adams has been appointed secretary of Veterans Cricket Victoria which involves players in three
Let us open!
BASS Coast fitness providers believe their services have a crucial benefit to mental health and are certain they can operate
Real Estate
Virtual boom for getaway real estate
BY 2pm last Saturday, Phillip Island real estate agents, Greg Price and Brian Silver, had already conducted six promising inspections. Most of those looking, it must be said, were from
Spectacular country living with Gippsland views
THIS is picture-perfect country living set on 61.51ha (approx. 152 acres) in the serene Thorpdale district with spectacular views of distant countryside and mountains. There’s 61.51ha of good fertile soil,
Light-filled with panoramic views
SITTING high on the hill, this is a unique coastal opportunity on a large approximately 884sqm block with uninterrupted views across farmland, Western Port Bay and the Bass Valley landscape
Town and country living
THIS property is a delight and will most certainly tick all the boxes for families and retirees. And it’s positioned in arguably one of the best locations in the heart
Virtual boom for getaway real estate
BY 2pm last Saturday, Phillip Island real estate agents, Greg Price and Brian Silver, had already conducted six promising inspections. Most of those looking, it must be said, were from
Spectacular country living with Gippsland views
THIS is picture-perfect country living set on 61.51ha (approx. 152 acres) in the serene Thorpdale district with spectacular views of
Light-filled with panoramic views
SITTING high on the hill, this is a unique coastal opportunity on a large approximately 884sqm block with uninterrupted views
Town and country living
THIS property is a delight and will most certainly tick all the boxes for families and retirees. And it’s positioned
On The Land
Landcare has rabbits and foxes on the run
THERE is little doubt that foxes and rabbits are two of Australia’s worst invasive pests. Foxes cause livestock and economic losses for farmers and are a major threat to native species. Rabbits detrimentally impact landscapes
Gippsland Jersey attracts international interest
AUSTRALIAN Jerseys have attracted strong international interest in the first Gone Global Sale, with seven lots selling, including three to a major USA farm. The successes include two embryo packages and a heifer sold to
Government needs to support agriculture shows: MPs
THERE are growing calls for the state government to provide financial support for Victoria’s 120 field days and agriculture shows held across regional Victoria each year. Leader of the Nationals and Shadow Agriculture Minister, Peter
Rural life in the spotlight
#SNAPSHOTRURALVIC, an initiative of the National Centre for Farmer Health, is bringing country Victorians together to tell a unique story of rural life during the second wave of COVID-19 lockdown. Since launching over seven weeks
Landcare has rabbits and foxes on the run
THERE is little doubt that foxes and rabbits are two of Australia’s worst invasive pests. Foxes cause livestock and economic losses for farmers and are a major threat to native species. Rabbits detrimentally impact landscapes
Gippsland Jersey attracts international interest
AUSTRALIAN Jerseys have attracted strong international interest in the first Gone Global Sale, with seven lots selling, including three to
Government needs to support agriculture shows: MPs
THERE are growing calls for the state government to provide financial support for Victoria’s 120 field days and agriculture shows
Rural life in the spotlight
#SNAPSHOTRURALVIC, an initiative of the National Centre for Farmer Health, is bringing country Victorians together to tell a unique story
