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More snow on the way, they say
THERE’S snow in them thar hills… and more on the way this afternoon and tonight we’re told by the Bureau of Meteorology. A complex low-pressure system east of Tasmania is directing an icy southerly wind into West Gippsland, Bass Coast
More snow on the way, they say
THERE’S snow in them thar hills… and more on the way this afternoon and tonight we’re told by the Bureau of Meteorology. A complex low-pressure system east of Tasmania is
Stay home: new crackdown on isolation breaches
MORE Victoria Police and Australian Defence Force personnel will be out in force ensuring Victorians are abiding by the directions of the Chief Health Officer
Community transmission is here, BCH
Let’s work together to stop the spread The Victorian Government’s current strategy has so far avoided the Victorian hospital system being overwhelmed. And to date,
Hospitals prepared for COVID positive expectant mothers
Bass Coast Health is taking a collaborative approach to focus on the safety and quality of maternal services as part of the South Coast Gippsland Partnership, which also includes Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS), South Gippsland Hospital (SGH) and Koo Wee Rup Hospital.
Grand plans and ‘quick wins’ put to council
RATEPAYERS have had their chance to tell Bass Coast Shire Council what changes they’d like to see to the proposed 2020/21 budget, ahead of its
‘State of Disaster’ as regional Vic goes to Stage Three
REGIONAL students will revert to home learning from Tuesday, August 4 after the Premier Daniel Andrews declared a State of Disaster across Victoria from 6pm
Sunny Sunday lull before the COVID storm
IT WAS an idyllic day across South Gippsland and Bass Coast, albeit with fewer people wandering the streets of our coastal towns, and stopping for
Traditional Owners and Gippsland leadership sign MOU
DEVELOPING leaders for vibrant and sustainable communities across Gippsland is a shared vision of the Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP) and the Gunaikurnai Land and
Korumburra masks-up after virus announcement
SATURDAY trading went ahead in Korumburra today, but it wasn’t business as usual. Following the announcement overnight that the Korumburra Secondary College had been closed
Korumburra Secondary advised of COVID case
THE Korumburra Secondary College will be closed until further notice after it was advised by the Department of Education and Training and Department of Health
How to be a… veterinarian
Tom Andrew is a vet at the Korumburra Veterinary Clinic. He started his career with a degree majoring in marine biology and zoology and completed a post-graduate diploma of teaching before becoming a veterinarian.
Clint welcomed to Burra Foods
BURRA Foods has just welcomed Clint Newcombe into the role of Milk Supply Officer.
Postcode breakdown of active COVID-19 cases
YOU can now find out how many active COVID-19 cases there are in each postcode. The Department of Health and Human Services released the data
100% we’ve got asymptomatic cases here, says BCH
FORGET the rumours if you can. There’s enough that’s real about the coronavirus pandemic to have all of us on our guard, wherever we go.
Sport
AFL Gippsland calls time on junior footy
GLORIOUS sunshine greeted the teams in the South Gippsland Junior Football Competition last Sunday. And didn’t everyone enjoy it; kids, coaches and parents, despite the strict protocols at play. And
Panthers lure premiership Hawk
KILCUNDA Bass Panthers have signed Hawthorn premiership star Campbell Brown as playing/assistant coach for the 2021 season.
Mixed results for Parrots return
ALTHOUGH the under 18 Parrots went down by 11 points on Saturday at Morwell, there were a lot of great signs and an overwhelming appreciation to be back on the
G25 football plan or ‘Groundhog Day’?
The Mid Gippsland Football Netball League will consider its official response to the interim ‘G25 Strategy’ report into the structure of Gippsland Football at its meeting tomorrow night. But they’re
AFL Gippsland calls time on junior footy
GLORIOUS sunshine greeted the teams in the South Gippsland Junior Football Competition last Sunday. And didn’t everyone enjoy it; kids, coaches and parents, despite the strict protocols at play. And
Panthers lure premiership Hawk
KILCUNDA Bass Panthers have signed Hawthorn premiership star Campbell Brown as playing/assistant coach for the 2021 season.
Mixed results for Parrots return
ALTHOUGH the under 18 Parrots went down by 11 points on Saturday at Morwell, there were a lot of great
G25 football plan or ‘Groundhog Day’?
The Mid Gippsland Football Netball League will consider its official response to the interim ‘G25 Strategy’ report into the structure
Real Estate
Corner location in Wonthaggi
TWO adjoining properties in central Wonthaggi have hit the market. This could be a unique corner development opportunity (STCA) at 178 Graham Street and 180 Graham Street. There’s a charming
Rich red Thorpdale soil adjoining heart of town
HOW sweet it is! Just a stroll from the bakery, the school, kinder, community pool, recreation reserve and the country hotel/meeting hub. This is truly a rare opportunity! 66mg water
Sold on North Wonthaggi
NORTH Wonthaggi properties are being snapped up at record pace. The latest data (June 2020) from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) revealed that the average Victorian home is
3.7% annual growth in regional Victoria
By Gil King, REIV CEO THE Victorian property market has displayed true strength in holding firm against all predictions regarding the impact of COVID-19. The latest quarterly median prices released
Corner location in Wonthaggi
TWO adjoining properties in central Wonthaggi have hit the market. This could be a unique corner development opportunity (STCA) at 178 Graham Street and 180 Graham Street. There’s a charming
Rich red Thorpdale soil adjoining heart of town
HOW sweet it is! Just a stroll from the bakery, the school, kinder, community pool, recreation reserve and the country
Sold on North Wonthaggi
NORTH Wonthaggi properties are being snapped up at record pace. The latest data (June 2020) from the Real Estate Institute
3.7% annual growth in regional Victoria
By Gil King, REIV CEO THE Victorian property market has displayed true strength in holding firm against all predictions regarding
On The Land
Saleyards up ante with spotlight on processors
OPERATIONS at the VLE Saleyards at Pakenham and Leongatha are already at a high level of COVID-19 compliance but they’ll upgrade measures to segregate staff, stock agents, buyers and processors as the spotlight is turned
Iconic Aussie brands at your door
HMR Heritage is now bringing their personalised service and iconic brands to your front door. “We’ve been told many local farmers are very busy and don’t always get the chance to come into town,” HMR
Jersey success for Gippslanders
GIPPSLAND cows have enjoyed success in the Jersey Australia-Semex Great Australian challenge. The five-year-old class was won by Langdale Valentino Madge owned by Darien and Alex Mathews from South Gippsland. Mature class winner and Supreme
Learn about regenerative agriculture
HAVE you heard people talking about regenerative agriculture, and wondered exactly what it is, and whether it could work on your farm? A series of eight short videos on the key principles of regenerative agriculture
Saleyards up ante with spotlight on processors
OPERATIONS at the VLE Saleyards at Pakenham and Leongatha are already at a high level of COVID-19 compliance but they’ll upgrade measures to segregate staff, stock agents, buyers and processors as the spotlight is turned
Iconic Aussie brands at your door
HMR Heritage is now bringing their personalised service and iconic brands to your front door. “We’ve been told many local
Jersey success for Gippslanders
GIPPSLAND cows have enjoyed success in the Jersey Australia-Semex Great Australian challenge. The five-year-old class was won by Langdale Valentino
Learn about regenerative agriculture
HAVE you heard people talking about regenerative agriculture, and wondered exactly what it is, and whether it could work on
