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Will vaccination certificates take off?
AUSTRALIANS will use a QR-code vaccine certificate for overseas travel under a Federal Government plan to reopen international borders, but the Coalition is in disagreement over whether to extend the requirement to domestic travel.
Will vaccination certificates take off?
AUSTRALIANS will use a QR-code vaccine certificate for overseas travel under a Federal Government plan to reopen international borders, but the Coalition is in disagreement over whether to extend the requirement to domestic travel.
Former councillor shares close call after suffering stroke
AS PART of National Stroke Week, Cowes local Stephen Fullarton has detailed his experience after suffering a massive stroke on Phillip Island in June.
Call for rapid COVID-19 testing
THE Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath has called on the state government to implement rapid testing to help Gippsland get back on
Pfizer restocked, but priority groups get first dibs
AFTER experiencing a shortage of Pfizer vaccines in late July, Bass Coast Health’s (BCH) supply is good to go again.
Sale gallery to host Archibald tour
THE only place in Victoria where you will see the top paintings in Australia’s favourite art award, the prestigious Archibald Prize for portraiture, is the Gippsland Gallery in Sale.
Robert Smith Collection on show for the first time
THE inaugural exhibition featuring artworks from the Robert Smith Collection is on show in the foyer of the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre. The
Turbine noise goes on trial
THE operators of the Bald Hills Wind Farm are scheduled to be back in the Supreme Court on Monday, September 6.
How you can get involved in South Gippsland’s election
A GENERAL election will be held by post this October for South Gippsland Shire Council.
Walk, ski, ride or mush on the wild side at Mt Hotham
VICTORIA’S Alpine resorts were back in full swing at the weekend, after the lockdown, with the snow-starved hoards arriving in huge numbers.
Have we got still got a COVID case or not?
THE last of those caught up in the Tier 1 exposure site scare on Phillip Island, from July 12 to 15, came out of their 14-day quarantine period on, Friday, July 30, 2021.
Police pleased with 98.9% compliance
Victoria Police continues to deploy significant resources along the border and across the state enforcing Chief Health Officer directions.
Just add water for more excitement
IT’S quite incredible really! It’s OK to promise that a community, a little community at that, will raise $1 million towards a $5.7 million pool project.
Takes 1 year and $17m to repair after storm
SO SEVERE was the damage to the shire’s road network from the storm that hit the area overnight on June 9 and 10 that it will cost more than $17 million and 12 months to put it right.
Support high for Leongatha’s Olympian Eleanor Patterson
THE support in Leongatha for local Olympic high jumper Eleanor Patterson is building as the day for lift-off in Tokyo draws closer.
Sport
Wonthaggi basketball back in action
THE Wonthaggi Amateur Basketball Association didn’t waste any time after restrictions were eased, returning to the court on Wednesday night.
Breakers back with a bang
WEARING their magenta jumpers to raise awareness for DonateLife Week, the Breakers were excited to be back on the field against the Devils.
Up and Adam at Stony Creek
THE Stony Creek Racing Club has a new CEO, Adam Olszanski
Willem scores School Sport Victoria selection
WILLEM Duursma has been selected for the School Sport Victoria (SSV) under 15s football team.
Wonthaggi basketball back in action
THE Wonthaggi Amateur Basketball Association didn’t waste any time after restrictions were eased, returning to the court on Wednesday night.
Breakers back with a bang
WEARING their magenta jumpers to raise awareness for DonateLife Week, the Breakers were excited to be back on the field against the Devils.
Up and Adam at Stony Creek
THE Stony Creek Racing Club has a new CEO, Adam Olszanski
Willem scores School Sport Victoria selection
WILLEM Duursma has been selected for the School Sport Victoria (SSV) under 15s football team.
Real Estate
Views forever
IF YOU’RE looking for the ultimate tree-change, with edge of town convenience, this could be the home for you.
Picture perfect family home
HAVE you ever dreamt of living a private, low-maintenance lifestyle where you do not have to compromise space or modern creature comforts?
Stunning bay views on The Esplanade
ALEX Scott and Staff proudly presents for sale an extremely rare opportunity to secure an exclusive foreshore property on The Esplanade in the increasingly popular seaside township of Corinella.
Privacy on picturesque land
FOLLOW the meandering driveway into the picture-perfect location to find this well-built 14-year-old JG King home.
Views forever
IF YOU’RE looking for the ultimate tree-change, with edge of town convenience, this could be the home for you.
Picture perfect family home
HAVE you ever dreamt of living a private, low-maintenance lifestyle where you do not have to compromise space or modern creature comforts?
Stunning bay views on The Esplanade
ALEX Scott and Staff proudly presents for sale an extremely rare opportunity to secure an exclusive foreshore property on The Esplanade in the increasingly popular seaside township of Corinella.
Privacy on picturesque land
FOLLOW the meandering driveway into the picture-perfect location to find this well-built 14-year-old JG King home.
On The Land
Climate change impacting farmers’ bottom line
A RECENT report has shown farmers, on average, lost nearly $30,000 in profits over the past 20 years due to climate change.
Manage animal health issues as wet conditions linger
AGRICULTURE Victoria (AV) is encouraging farmers affected by recent floods and storms to monitor the health of their stock.
Supporting women on farms
BASS Coast Landcare Network has held its first Women on Farms discussion group workshop, offering women an opportunity to learn and improve their skills.
Nuffield scholarship helps build a resilient dairy business
SOUTH Gippsland dairy farmer Graeme Nicoll has learnt a lot about resilience in his 25 years in the industry.
Climate change impacting farmers’ bottom line
A RECENT report has shown farmers, on average, lost nearly $30,000 in profits over the past 20 years due to climate change.
Manage animal health issues as wet conditions linger
AGRICULTURE Victoria (AV) is encouraging farmers affected by recent floods and storms to monitor the health of their stock.
Supporting women on farms
BASS Coast Landcare Network has held its first Women on Farms discussion group workshop, offering women an opportunity to learn and improve their skills.
Nuffield scholarship helps build a resilient dairy business
SOUTH Gippsland dairy farmer Graeme Nicoll has learnt a lot about resilience in his 25 years in the industry.
