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All night stake outs have so far not resulted in either a sighting or the capture of Phillip Island's elusive fox.

  PHILLIP Island is in uproar, from a native animal management point of view, after a fox crossed over from the mainland and killed 30 chickens at Phillip Island Free Range Eggs overnight on May 8 and 9. Since then, Phillip Island Nature Parks

Kerryn Moren and Jackson Beesey.

  WONTHAGGI Theatrical Group (WTG) is proud of the entertainment it brings to the community and beyond through harnessing the support of hundreds of volunteers, creatives and businesses. Director Kerryn Lockhart is new in this role at WTG, however, many audiences have been wowed

Philippe du Plessis recently retired from his role as managing director at South Gippsland Water and is looking forward to the next chapter in life.

AFTER more than a decade as managing director at South Gippsland Water, Philippe du Plessis is stepping down from his role as he looks to new beginnings.

Joint organiser of Fish Creek’s Biggest Morning Tea, Helen Ritt, with Fish Creek Hotel manager Craig Privett who provided the venue. A04_2122

WHILE enjoying a delicious morning tea and the opportunity to socialise was reason enough to head to the Fish Creek Hotel on Thursday for the Biggest Morning Tea, it was a gathering with a cause.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is keen to hear your feedback on the draft Great Southern Rail Trail (GSRT) Visitation and Marketing Plan.

Pauline Green (far left), Trevor Braid, Kent Anderson, Josie Williams, Maya Anderson and Charlie Anderson (holding skateboard) with MP Jordan Crugnale, Graham French, Andrea Bolch (Kilcunda Community Association president), Cr Rochelle Halstead, Jade Proctor and Mayor Cr Michael Whelan.

Bass Coast Shire was pleased to welcome a $250,000 grant from the state government towards Kilcunda’s skate park and playspace project.

SERVICES Australia’s Mobile Service Centre Golden Wattle is travelling through south-east Victoria next week to offer locals easy access to Centrelink, Medicare and Department of Veterans Affairs services.

  POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Walkerville on Sunday, May 22. Emergency services were called to Fish Creek-Walkerville Road about 4.55pm after reports a car had left the road and crashed into a tree. The driver and

MORE people are now eligible for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.

Joan Liley has long been active to make sure the South Gippsland Shire Council planning scheme prevents the breaking up of farming land and supports the long-term viability of farming.

FISH Creek environmental champion and sustainable beef farmer Joan Liley first found her “soft-spoken” leadership style at the front of the classroom at South Gippsland Secondary College.

There have been plenty of squally winds and rough waters for business through the pandemic but some problems remain to be addressed like the lack of staff in hospitality and retail, the lack of housing and a chronic lack of childcare.

WHAT should the Bass Coast Shire Council do to support, facilitate, and advocate for economic growth? You can help them by filling out the survey.

The Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre continues to hold concerns about whether their new facility will be ready by November this year, as they make way for the Phillip Island Community Hospital.

MANY questions remain for Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre’s (PICAL) relocation following a council decision to incorporate its community garden at Blue Gum Reserve.

Eco-accredited rangers, from left, Rachel Ong, Stephen Pendlebury and Meagan Tucker, with the Ecotourism Australia Hall of Fame award.

PHILLIP Island Nature Parks has been honoured with entry into the Ecotourism Australia Hall of Fame.