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Korumburra gives its all for Good Friday appeal

Korumburra’s generosity was evident, as it is every Good Friday, auctioneers Jimmy Kyle and Josh Chiavaroli giving their time to sell an array of items donated by community members and local businesses to help the Royal Children’s Hospital provide...

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Andrew Paloczi

Community

So far, it’s $35,000 from San Remo for ‘The Kids’

THE San Remo community went all out again for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal with a progressive total from a range of fun activities passing the $35,000 mark by the middle of the afternoon. The big effort was a fundraising drive...

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Michael Giles

Community

Nyora students hand-deliver easter messages

MANY of the residents in Nyora were overjoyed to receive heartfelt and delicious surprises in their letterboxes last week, ahead of Easter. For the past eight years students from Nyora Primary School have made Easter cards and hand delivered them...

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News

Locals voice concerns over cemetery restrictions

A NEWLY erected sign at the Wonthaggi Cemetery listing a range of prohibited items has caused a stir among locals, with many taking to social media to express their frustration and disappointment. The sign, recently installed by the Southern...

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New emergency levy prompts South Gippsland to cut farm rates

A FEATURE of the draft South Gippsland Shire Council’s $94 million budget, handed down at a meeting of council last Wednesday, April 16 is the proposal to shift part of the burden of rates off the shire’s farmers. While many in the rural sector...

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Police

Police divers join search at Punch Bowl near San Remo

ALL emergency services resources have been brought to bear on an incident at the beach off Punch Bowl Road near San Remo on Good Friday with police search and rescue divers joining the response at about 12.45pm. It follows the death of one person...

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Michael Giles

Police

Woman dies as three swept off Punch Bowl near San Remo

POLICE will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a woman in San Remo this morning. Emergency services were called to a beach off Punch Bowl Road about 8.30am on April 18 after reports two women and a man had been washed off rocks...

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News

Libs, Broadbent put Deb Leonard (effectively) last

THE die is cast in the race for the Federal Electorate of Monash with the Liberals’ Mary Aldred and former Liberal-turned-independent Russell Broadbent both encouraging their supporters to effectively put independent candidate Deb Leonard last on...

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Michael Giles

Community

Push builds for Phillip Island recreation precinct

ISLAND voice continues to advocate for the future of Phillip Island, and according to Peter McMahon, the federal candidates for Monash are seeing the future of the Phillip Island sporting and recreation precinct as a priority. “Candidates see this...

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Nicole May

Reid Street dustbowl not an option, they say

THE prospect of the Bass Coast Shire Council tearing up a relatively good bitumen road, in Reid Street Rhyll, as early as next month, and leaving it as a dust bowl for likely years before a solution could be found was simply too much for the good...

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Sport

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Sport

Archie selected for Victorian Talent Squad

ARCHIE Smyth is a talented swimmer who was recently selected for the Victorian Talent Squad. In the past year, he has won 13 state and country titles. On top of this, he has broken the LC Country records for 12yr-boys 100m backstroke, 100m butterfly...

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Sport

Fisheries information night in Gerald’s Shed

THE main roller door of Gerald’s Shed in Venus Bay was damaged, but not breached, by a night-time ram raid at the Venus Bay Angling Club. “The alarms went off, but nothing was stolen,” said club treasurer Tony Bryant. Undeterred, the club is...

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Football

Lions roar to victory over Sharks

By Rob Popplestone Early season wins are like gold and there is no better time to make a real statement by taking the four precious premiership points than when your opponenet is your neighbouring rival. The Sharks hosting the Creek found themselves...

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Real Estate

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On The Land

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New emergency levy prompts South Gippsland to cut farm rates

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Here’s a chance for Bass Coast farmers to cut their rates

THE Bass Coast Shire Council is set to release its draft new ‘Revenue and Rating Plan’ at this week’s council meeting, going out for public comment and feedback over a 28-day period from Thursday, April 17 until Wednesday, May 14, 2025. It’s...

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13 Apr 2025

On the land

Appetite for Success – dairy productivity, sustainability, and profitability

“DAIRY farmers and those in the associated industries supporting dairy are invited to attend Appetite for Success, a series of events focused on increasing dairy productivity, sustainability, and profitability,” said Greg Morris, Dairy...

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Nicole May

08 Apr 2025

On the land

Burra Foods notes ‘tough conditions’ with price rise

LAST week, Burra Foods announced a $0.10/kgMS step up to Milk Supply Partners for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30 2025. This takes the Burra Foods milk price range for FY25 to $8.10/kgMs - $8.60/kgMS. This improved price is in line with a 20 per...

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30 Mar 2025

Local Business & Tourism

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Reliable mess-free firewood available in Bass Coast and South Gippsland

SUSTAINABLY grown kiln-dried hardwood mill ends that make excellent firewood are again available from four businesses in South Gippsland and Bass Coast Shires. The timber is grown in Tasmania and milled in East Gippsland for the building trade and...

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Trustworthy hair and beauty solutions

STYLING tips and trends are continually circulating online. So, whether it’s a bouncy, natural, effortless blow wave or a sleek, precision-cut bob, having a trustworthy hairdresser to create the desired look is necessary, and the owner of Admire...

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Nicole May

08 Apr 2025

Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese collects more awards

BERRYS Creek Gourmet Cheese has cemented its reputation as one of Australia’s leading cheese producers, winning multiple awards at the 2025 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show. The business, led by Barry Charlton and his partner Cheryl...

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04 Mar 2025

Helping Victorian businesses grow with grants of up to $500,000

VICTORIAN farmers and food and drink producers seeking financial support can now apply for grants of up to $500,000 to help them transform their business, deliver market-leading products and drive sustainable operations. The Coles Nurture Fund has...

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30 Jan 2025

Tourist numbers surge across South Gippsland

A SURGE in tourism across South Gippsland and the Bass Coast has resulted in the highest visitor numbers to the region since COVID. Visitor numbers have well exceeded seven hundred over summer for the Foster Visitors Information Centre and the Big4...

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29 Jan 2025

Kilcunda Lobster Festival returns for their 39th year

THE community is invited to join the Kilcunda community association for their annual Kilcunda Lobster Festival on the town foreshore on Sunday, January 26 with market stalls, live music, and amusement rides to entertain the entire family. The first...

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14 Jan 2025

Swag of honours for Leongatha Lyric Theatre

LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre not only hosted the recent Gippsland Associated Theatre Awards but collected a swag of honours for its popular production of Into the Woods, Colin Mitchell OAM’s final show as director. Into the Woods won Most Outstanding...

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19 Dec 2024

Rising and experienced musical theatre talent recognised

LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre performed at the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria’s ‘Bruce Awards’ on Saturday and collected some of the evening’s honours for this year’s production of Into the Woods, those awards going to a vastly experienced...

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Events

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19 Apr

Easter in the Park @ Leongatha

19th April

20 Apr

Easter Egg Hunt @ Coal Creek, Korumburra

20th April

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25 Apr

Anzac Day Services @ Wonthaggi

25th April

27 Apr

VFL & VFLW double-header @ South Coast FM

27th April

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