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Proudly presenting a $7000 cheque to Bass Coast College was, left, Lisa Farrugia (nee Eltringham), Bass Coast Community Foundation director John Walsh (right) and executive officer Sarah Bourke (middle), who were joined by acting college principal Leith Cummins (right) and acting assistant college principal Phil Hughes (far left).

THE Bass Coast Community Foundation is thrilled to introduce the Joan Eltringham Memorial Fund to the community. This fund, which launched last week, is accepting public donations to improve well-being, inclusiveness and literacy for disadvantaged and vulnerable children attending Bass Coast College. Set up

Wonthaggi audiences will be among the first to see The Wiggles on June 18.

ICONIC children’s group, The Wiggles are set to bring their Superhero Tour to Wonthaggi. Tickets for their Wonthaggi show, to be staged on Saturday, June 18, 2022 go on sale tomorrow Friday, May 13 at 10am.

Unnamed Australian Navy submarine anchored off Cowes on Thursday, May 12.

THE Department of Defence is typically tight-lipped about a submarine which sailed back into Westernport this morning and has stopped off the boat ramp at Cowes where defence reportedly has a mooring.

Marcus Ryan, who hails from Wonthaggi, is returning to his hometown for two shows – one at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre and the other at Archies Creek.

But how many of us can say we were in the audience when one was filmed? Wonthaggi’s Marcus Ryan has spent most of his career touring the world performing stand-up comedy.

MRS Brown is in town for the Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival starting this weekend, and she’s just one of a tremendous display of tea cosies that will feature, ranging from crazy to stylish.

Police allege the male proceeded to drive towards police members and collided with the police vehicle.

  FONTERRA Australia has announced a step-up of 10 cents per kgMS, taking its 2021/22 average price to $7.40/kgMS, and an opening weighted average farmgate milk price of $8.25/kgMS for the 2022/23 season. Fonterra Australia managing director René Dedoncker said the latest price increase

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THE state government is set to spend $6 million to provide 240 jobseekers with hospitality and tourism traineeships in regional Victoria, including in Gippsland.

Newhaven College’s production of ‘Shrek the Musical’ delighted crowds at the weekend. Lucas White took on the role of Donkey at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre.

NEWHAVEN College’s production of ‘Shrek the Musical’ over four shows at the weekend delighted crowds at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre.

Sam Dixon played his 100th senior game for Nyora at the weekend. Playing his junior days with Nyora, Sam rose through the ranks to become a premiership player and a strong leader on and off the field. Photo: Sheryl Walters.

NYORA recorded its second win for the season at the weekend.

Phillip Island and Community Learning Centre will move from its current facilities at Church Street, Cowes, to make way for the new Phillip Island Community Hospital later this year.

PHILLIP Island and Community Learning Centre (PICAL) continues to hold concerns regarding the relocation of their facilities and new site.

Phillip Island’s Jason Tomada disposes of the ball on-the-run. Photo: Carol Ratcliff/Phillip Island Football Club Images Facebook page.

INVERLOCH-KONGWAK looked to defend top spot on the West Gippsland League ladder when they travelled across the bridge to face familiar foe Phillip Island.

Hill End defeated Toora at the weekend but the margin was far less than most would have predicted. Photos: Lyn Fairbank/Hill End Football Netball Club Photos Facebook page

WHILE Hill End entered its contest with Toora as an unbackable favourite, with the unbeaten Rovers taking on a winless opponent, Toora made the fancied side work for its five-goal victory.