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Community furore as Surf Beach turbine goes up
THE usually quiet, tranquil Phillip Island suburb of Surf Beach is in absolute uproar today after a large crane was called in to erect a 10.5 metre-high turbine in the backyard of a local residential property.
Community furore as Surf Beach turbine goes up
THE usually quiet, tranquil Phillip Island suburb of Surf Beach is in absolute uproar today after a large crane was called in to erect a 10.5 metre-high turbine in the backyard of a local residential property.
Creating a healthy workplace
SOUTH Gippsland Hospital (SGH) has been recognised by the Victorian government for improving the health of its workforce through the Healthy Workplaces Achievement Program.
Police target dangerous driving over long weekend
OPERATION Arid kicks off today (Friday, March 5) as police prepare for Victorians to embrace the great outdoors across the Labour Day long weekend.
Police release CCTV of earth-moving equipment being stolen
Police Media alert: ON Friday, March 5, East Gippsland Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released CCTV footage as part of their ongoing investigation into the theft of earth-moving equipment from a business in Bairnsdale last year.
Working hard for Bass Coast Shire Council
NINETY-THREE people were employed as part of the Working for Victoria (WFV) scheme by Bass Coast Shire Council, new statistics have revealed.
Running for a musical cause
CORONET Bay-based hip hop artist and songwriter is raising money for the struggling music industry this weekend.
Clean Up Australia events near you
Clean Up Australia events will take place across the Bass Coast and South Gippsland this weekend.
Nature Parks says thank you Bass Coast!
THE Phillip Island Nature Parks team is delighted to invite the beloved community to their 10th annual Community Open Day on Sunday, March 14. “This
New book tells a bigger story
THE closing chapter of the story of Korumburra and surrounds’ war memorials will be out in time for Anzac Day.
Moyarra lamb survives that sinking feeling
A FAULTY electric fence is being credited with saving the life of a lamb stuck in a sinkhole at Moyarra last week.
Aged care ‘as shocking as I feared’ says PM
IT’S out, finally. The Final Report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has been released today. It’s a hard read.
Victoria to return to COVID-safe settings – what are they?
VICTORIA will return to its previous COVID-safe settings from midnight tonight Friday, February 26, allowing for more visitors in the home, reduced mask wearing and increasing the number of workers heading back to the office.
Aged care made to wait on Royal Commission report
Royal Commissioners, the Honourable Tony Pagone QC and Lynelle Briggs AO, have presented the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety to the Governor-General, His Excellency, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) today, Friday, February 26.
Raising cash for equality
ARMED with protective gloves, tongs and a large rubbish bag, two seven-year-olds from Wonthaggi North Primary School are raising money to support women’s equality in Bass Coast.
Sport
Wonthaggi netball association needs you!
THE Wonthaggi and District Netball Association is in need of some helping hands for the upcoming senior and junior seasons. In January, the association held its annual general meeting where
Same great atmosphere at Stony Creek races
THE Ladbrokes Stony Creek Cup might look different this year but will still be the same fantastic event everyone knows and loves.
Victorian Open Series kicks off this weekend on Phillip Island
THE Victorian Open Series will kick off this weekend on Phillip Island with some major changes to prior years.
Beau gets gold at nationals
BEAU Vernon has added to his trophy cabinet with two gold medals at the AusCycle National Championships.
Wonthaggi netball association needs you!
THE Wonthaggi and District Netball Association is in need of some helping hands for the upcoming senior and junior seasons. In January, the association held its annual general meeting where
Same great atmosphere at Stony Creek races
THE Ladbrokes Stony Creek Cup might look different this year but will still be the same fantastic event everyone knows and loves.
Victorian Open Series kicks off this weekend on Phillip Island
THE Victorian Open Series will kick off this weekend on Phillip Island with some major changes to prior years.
Beau gets gold at nationals
BEAU Vernon has added to his trophy cabinet with two gold medals at the AusCycle National Championships.
Real Estate
Best of the best with exceptional views
IT doesn’t get much better than this! This stunning blue-ribbon property is set on 8.09ha (approx. 20 acres) and everything is so well thought out, nothing needs to be done!
A million-dollar view for under a million dollars
NESTLED in dairy farming country in South Gippsland, Poowong is the kind of peaceful little regional town people wistfully talk about moving to, to enjoy the quiet tree change life.
A unique country gem
IF you’re after a country getaway which is close to town while offering you privacy with space to grow, work and play, then this property will surely appeal to you.
The Rusty Windmill
NOW is the time to take the opportunity to relocate to regional South Gippsland.
Best of the best with exceptional views
IT doesn’t get much better than this! This stunning blue-ribbon property is set on 8.09ha (approx. 20 acres) and everything is so well thought out, nothing needs to be done!
A million-dollar view for under a million dollars
NESTLED in dairy farming country in South Gippsland, Poowong is the kind of peaceful little regional town people wistfully talk about moving to, to enjoy the quiet tree change life.
A unique country gem
IF you’re after a country getaway which is close to town while offering you privacy with space to grow, work and play, then this property will surely appeal to you.
The Rusty Windmill
NOW is the time to take the opportunity to relocate to regional South Gippsland.
On The Land
VFF not immune to financial impacts of COVID crisis
LAST week’s annual general meeting (AGM) held by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) was an opportunity for members to hear from the organisation about how it managed the financial impacts resulting from the events of 2020 and the plans in place to rebound into the future, VFF president Emma Germano said.
OMK stumps up $54,000 for McGrath Foundation
IT was all about the pink for OMK’s Pink Stumps Day and with a grand total of $54,000 raised, organisers can be justly proud of the result.
Inspiring the next generation of agricultural leaders
THE Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) will establish a Youth Advisory Group to support and nurture the next generation of Victorian agricultural leaders.
Cattle for sale for a cause
TWENTY-SEVEN mixed sex cattle will be up for sale at Koonwarra’s fortnightly store sale on Friday to raise money for Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak (OMK) Cricket Club’s annual Pink Stumps Day.
VFF not immune to financial impacts of COVID crisis
LAST week’s annual general meeting (AGM) held by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) was an opportunity for members to hear from the organisation about how it managed the financial impacts resulting from the events of 2020 and the plans in place to rebound into the future, VFF president Emma Germano said.
OMK stumps up $54,000 for McGrath Foundation
IT was all about the pink for OMK’s Pink Stumps Day and with a grand total of $54,000 raised, organisers can be justly proud of the result.
Inspiring the next generation of agricultural leaders
THE Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) will establish a Youth Advisory Group to support and nurture the next generation of Victorian agricultural leaders.
Cattle for sale for a cause
TWENTY-SEVEN mixed sex cattle will be up for sale at Koonwarra’s fortnightly store sale on Friday to raise money for Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak (OMK) Cricket Club’s annual Pink Stumps Day.
