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Cold hands warm hearts for visiting media at Korumburra church

THE first Sunday church service at the Korumburra Baptist Church, on Sunday, July 13, after the verdict the previous Monday, was always likely to attract some media attention. However, given the 252 journalists and media outlets recorded on the...

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PICAL expands community garden with new glasshouse

PHILLIP Island Community and Learning Centre (PICAL) has taken another step forward in its mission to tackle local food insecurity, with the installation of a new glasshouse at its Settlement Road community garden. This marks the beginning of an...

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Student-led food drive supports those in need

STUDENTS from Korumburra Secondary College are making a real difference in their community through a powerful show of compassion and initiative. As part of their Personal Development Skills unit in the VCE VM (Victorian Pathways Certificate)...

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Seaguls and pesky geese both scattered by Phillip Island Bulldogs

PHILLIP Island has emerged victorious in a season-defining contest against premiership contenders Tooradin-Dalmore at the Cowes Kennel on Saturday, defeating the second-placed Seagulls in convincing style by 66 points. The Bulldogs increased their...

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Toes tapping from the opening bars of Lyric’s Footloose

IT’S a ‘boy meets girl’ musical of the highest order so Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s latest musical production had all the ingredients to please when it opened on Friday night this week. And the sellout crowd came out singing, not only hit...

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‘Not our video to give’, says South Gippsland Shire

MYSTERY surrounds how media outlets got their hands on explosive new CCTV video footage, from the Koonwarra Transfer Station, which appears to show mushroom murderer, Erin Patterson, dumping rubbish at the tip little more than 30 minutes after her...

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Inverloch welcomes a new police sergeant with a familiar name

... locals say there’s always work to be done! THAT’S pretty amazing! The Bass Coast Police Service Area Facebook page ‘Eyewatch’ has alerted the Inverloch and district community to a very interesting piece of information about family...

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People and Lifestyle

Phillip Island Whale Festival open this weekend

MORE than a festival the Phillip Island Whale Festival is seen by Bass Coast Mayor Cr Rochelle Halstead as a reflection of who we are as a community. Opening the Whale Festival at Berninneit in Cowes Cr Halstead said it was a beloved event that...

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Chasing foxes and dreams at Corner Inlet

CAPTURING an elusive fox on Dream Island, tackling weed infestations and keeping watch over threatened beach nesting birds are just some events in the compelling story of the past year of Gippsland Catchment Management Authority’s Corner Inlet...

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The Squeezers crowned Business League Champions

2SCOMPANY winners: First place: Him and Her on 31.5points (Mark Copland and Irene Edmonds). Runners-up King Pins on 31points (Les Peters and Raff Merante). Top score for season for the men and women: Raff Merante 215 and Penny Wolswinkel 200. ABL...

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Intrepid yachtsmen sails raft of rubbish across Bass Strait to Rhyll

SAILING across Bass Strait in a raft made entirely from rubbish has been a life defining achievement for Tasmanian sailor Samuel McLennan. Currently moored at Rhyll on Western Port Bay Samuel McLennan is a guest speaker this weekend at the Phillip...

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Students take on clay target challenge

RESULTS – Howard and Schuback Inter-school Clay Target Shoot. Date: June 16. Senior boys: first Dylan Naylor Lilydale High 19 + 6/6; second Zaeln Lynch Nagle College 19 + 3/6; third Ruben Corbel Maffra Secondary College 18. Senior girls: first...

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Vikings and Storm Crowned Champions in thrilling PIDDL Grand Finals

MONDAY night saw a spectacular end to the P.I.D.D.L. (Phillip Island and District Darts League) season, with a fantastic turnout from members witnessing two action-packed Grand Finals and a spirited Wooden Spoon playoff. The atmosphere was electric...

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Fluro fundraiser helps send aerobics team to National Championships

THE lanes were glowing, the music pumping and the community spirit was brighter than ever as the Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling and Entertainment Centre hosted a special Fluro Bowling Fundraiser. The fundraiser was in support of Our Lady Star of the...

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Real Estate

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On The Land

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Charge up your batteries with a Federal Government farm battery rebate

FARMERS are now eligible for a government rebate for farm battery installations. Kicking in from July 1 and worth around $344 per kilowatt hour of storage the rebate is capped at 50kw/h of usable storage although total battery capacity can be...

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Local government rate capping policy not working for farmers according to VFF

A REVIEW of farm rates by the Bass Coast Branch of the VFF has revealed local farmers are paying a third more for their rates this year than they were five years ago. The Victorian Government’s local government rate capping policy isn’t working...

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Here and now workshop series to empower farmers with future-ready practices

A SERIES of expert-led workshops across regional Victoria will empower farmers with future-ready practices for profitable farming and climate resilience. Agriculture Victoria is sponsoring the Here and Now workshop series at Drouin, Kyabram, Colac...

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South Gippsland brigades gathered for their group exercise training

BRIGADES from across South Gippsland converged at the Barry Beach Marine Terminal for their South Gippsland Group exercise training recently, where members worked through a few scenarios to fully train and practice their skills in an unusual...

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Local Business & Tourism

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Local Business and Tourism

New Wonthaggi servo approved despite early opposition

A DISPUTE over a proposed service station in Wonthaggi seems to have come to a close, with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) ordering that a planning permit be issued for the project. The development, at 63-67 McKenzie Street...

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Local Business and Tourism

Hop onboard for a whale watching experience

WHALE watching at Phillip Island offers a uniquely Victorian experience, far from the warm waters and whale nurseries of Queensland. One day it may be calm seas and sunny skies on Phillip Island, the next waves crash against the boat as storm clouds...

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Local Business and Tourism

Tracking giants, a flipping good time

GEORGIA Bisset is no stranger to the waves of Phillip Island onboard Wildlife Coast Cruises, nor the beauty of the majestic whales, cheeky seals and curious dolphins. “I’m heading into my sixth whale season,” Wildlife Coast Cruises...

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Local Business and Tourism

Peter Fogarty joins Phillip Island’s annual whale celebration

CAPE Woolamai’s Peter Fogarty will be one of many presenters at this year’s Island Whale Festival, held from July 11 – 13. The recently retired police officer of 31 years has turned his passion for photography into a meaningful pursuit –...

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Local Business and Tourism

Conrad Sewell brings his regional acoustic tour to Bernnineit

CURRENTLY touring the country as part of a huge 10th anniversary acoustic tour for his multi-platinum 2014 single Firestone, Conrad Sewell will perform live in an intimate setting at Berinneit, Cowes and be joined by René Le Feuvre on July 19...

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Local Business and Tourism

Panthers Menswear leaving Wonthaggi after 15 years

AFTER 15 years of dressing the men of Wonthaggi, Panthers Menswear will close its local store for good on Saturday, July 12. The decision marks the end of a long stint for the Panther family, who first opened in Wonthaggi in 2010 – initially at...

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Local Business and Tourism

No local fuel or supplies for Tarwin residents three months on

AFTER the business owner of Tarwin Fuel Supplies was evicted by the landlord in February this year, due to an ongoing dispute, the service station remains closed. Yubaraj Khadka bought the business from Gaurav Shegal in September 2024, moving from...

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Local Business and Tourism

Whales watchers on the look out

IF YOU’VE got keen eyes on the coastline, you may just spot the whales travelling to local hotspots. Whales can often be seen migrating around Phillip Island and the wider Bass Coast area this time of year. They often travel solo or in small pods...

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