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Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL’s Anthony Hunt is bowled by Glen Alvie’s David Hynes in the B Grade match at Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve. Kg414919

• B Grade IN what should have been a much more comfortable win than it was, it came right down to the line between Inverloch and Leongatha Town at Thompson Reserve. Inverloch had finished the day last week looking shaky at 4/43 as they

Former Fish Creek footballer Sam Flanders is welcomed to the Gold Coast Suns by Jack Lukosius and Izak Rankine.

FISH Creek superstar Sam Flanders has been scooped up pick 11 by the Gold Coast Suns in the 2019 AFL draft. With Flanders still on the board after the opening ten picks, the Suns packaged picks 17 and 22 and received pick 11 and

Upon entering the driveway, you are instantly impressed by the presence of this character-filled house and the lovely front garden plus an excellent sized barn with carport.

THIS is one very attractive property that is sure to impress many. This charming storybook style two-storey home is in pristine condition and would make anyone feel at home. Upon entering the driveway, you are instantly impressed by the presence of this character-filled house

Agriculture Victoria research scientist and leader of the DairyBio initiative, Professor Jennie Pryce, and research scientist Dr Phuong Ho, have developed a model that can predict how likely a dairy cow is to conceive to first insemination with up to 77 per cent accuracy.

AGRICULTURE Victoria research scientists have developed a model that can predict how likely a dairy cow is to conceive to first insemination with up to 77 per cent accuracy. The world-first research combines mid-infrared spectroscopy (MIR) – which shines an infrared light through cows’

COMMUNITY members young and old embraced the theme of gender equality at the inaugural ‘Turn it Orange Festival’ at Cowes at the weekend. Organised by the Change for Sam committee, as part of the global ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence’ campaign (November 25 to December 10), the well-attended event featured a range of activities designed to promote a culture of respect across genders and reinforce the message that violence against women and girls is never acceptable. Accompanying their grandma Robyn to the event, sisters Entayah (left) and Meikah (right) of Cowes got stuck into the sports activities with their friend Maya, of Rhyll. kg184919

THE Change for Sam committee painted the town orange over the weekend, as part of a global push for gender equality and the end of violence against women and girls. With loads of family friendly attractions set up outside the Cowes Cultural Centre on

Change the story: A shared framework for the primary prevention of violence against women and their children in Australia was developed by Our Watch, the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth), and Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS). It was released in November 2015. Local service providers attended a workshop on ‘Change the story’ last week.

CHANGE for Sam brings you a fun community celebration, to encourage respectful relationships through the demonstration of gender equality in action. As part of the Change for Sam’s prevention of family violence initiatives, and in alignment with the International 16 Days of Activism Against

Kye Walters took out the Australian Modified Sedan final at Nyora on Saturday. Photo: Zak Kenny.

By Dean Thompson NYORA Raceway held another huge race meeting on Saturday, November 23, this time with around 90 competitors in attendance including the Australia-wide popular Modified Sedans, the Victorian popular Speedway Drivers Association of Victoria Hot Rods and all the local heroes who

Rabobank senior animal proteins analyst Angus Gidley-Baird says while seasonal conditions remain dry, prices are less likely to experience any large downside.

WHILE African Swine Fever continues to grip the global animal protein sector and pull down overall sectoral growth, Australian beef and sheepmeat prices are set to remain strong in 2020, according to Rabobank’s Global Animal Protein Outlook 2020. Bringing uncertainty to all markets, however,

Kerryn Lockhart has been nominated in the Gippsland Associated Theatre awards for Most Outstanding Support Actor – Female for her role as Madame Thenardier in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s production of Les Misérables. Her co-star Jay Nelson who played Monsieur Thenardier is up for Most Outstanding Support Actor – Male.

AS PART of their 50-year anniversary celebrations, the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group (WTG) will be hosting this year’s Gippsland Associated Theatre awards night at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Saturday, December 7. Nominations were announced this week, with plenty of locals up for an award

Member for Eastern Victoria Region Edward O’Donohue, left, and member for Kew Mr Tim Smith, right, were taken for a tour of the erosion at Inverloch on Thursday, November 21, by Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club president Warren Cook. Op124819

TWO members of state parliament visited the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club on Thursday, November 21, for a tour of the erosion that is threatening the club house, and they say not enough is being done to address the issue. The Hon. Edward O’Donohue, Member

Nikki van Dijk finished just 0.83 points behind Philippa Anderson, to be knocked out in round six of the Port Stephens QS event, which ran from November 15 to 17.

NIKKI van Dijk has been knocked out of the Qualifying Series (QS) 6,000 event, just one round before the final. Nikki was hoping to repeat her win from last year to guarantee her spot on the CT in 2020 and head to Maui with

Man of passion: David Amor has built three successful businesses in Korumburra and is now offering them for sale.

AN opportunity now exists for an entrepreneurial mechanic to own their own business. Three well regarded automotive businesses in Korumburra are for sale in a rare opportunity for a passionate mechanic to take the next step. The businesses are DA Automotive Repairs, Burra Spare

One person benefiting from Deb Hahnemann’s inclusive approach to employment is Forge Creek employee, Sebastian.

AN East Gippsland egg farm forging the way in inclusive employment and reaping the benefits is urging other local businesses to follow suit by offering people with a disability a day of work experience this month. The AccessAbility Day initiative will see businesses give