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At a recent cast and crew meet and greet, from left, Megan Kenny (Dawn), Imogen Whittaker (Fay), Bron Croatto (Magda, choreographer), Kerryn Moren (Patty), and Bernadette Grainger (director). Photos: Mark Drury.

THE cast and crew have been named and scripts have been distributed as excitement ramps up for Lyric Theatre’s next production, Ladies in Black.

The Wonthaggi vaccination centre will be open from Monday, May 24 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays each week 9.30am-3pm (subject to change). Bookings open Monday. May 17 by calling 1800 675 398.

Bass Coast’s first COVID-19 vaccine community clinic will open at the Wonthaggi Town Hall to vaccinate people aged over 50 and healthcare and high risk workers in the Phase 1a and 1b priority groups.

Australian College of Nursing chief executive officer, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN.

INTERNATIONAL Nurses Day represents an opportunity to reflect upon the significant contribution nurses make in all health care settings...

Bass MP Jordan Crugnale, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio, Phillip Island Nature Parks chief executive officer Catherine Basterfield and board chair Liz Stinson at the weekend.

LOCAL heroes who fought devastating bushfires in Victoria and who continue to work at the frontline during the COVID pandemic will have free access to Phillip Island’s attractions for a month.

Check out the Meeniyan bird hide, next to the Meeniyan Wastewater Treatment Plant, when you’re walking or riding along the Great Southern Rail Trail.

MEENIYAN’S latest attraction - its very own bird hide - was officially opened on Tuesday, May 4.

More money is one thing, but how quickly the new packages are rolled out to people who need them will be one of the tests.

THE aged care sector has welcomed the Australian Government’s formal response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, which includes a record funding increase of $17.7 billion over the next four years.

Ambulances take 21 minutes to arrive at Code 1 emergencies in South Gippsland. Is that too long?

THE latest statistics from Ambulance Victoria show that people needing an ambulance in South Gippsland are waiting longer and longer with response time targets continuing to be missed.

A FULL public health response is underway after an individual in Victoria tested positive to COVID-19.

POLICE are investigating a fatal crash in Koo Wee Rup this morning (Tuesday, May 11). Emergency services were called to South Gippsland Highway near Sybella Avenue to reports a motorcycle had crashed about 6.25am. Passers-by performed CPR on the male rider, however, he sadly

Rob Reynolds has volunteered with the L2P program for more than 10 years.

ROB Reynolds has some rather impressive statistics as a L2P volunteer.

Bass Coast CFA group officer Damien O’Connor believes it’s crucial to keep alive the memory of firefighters who tragically lost their lives while protecting communities. Ns011921

AS PART of International Firefighters’ Day last Tuesday, Bass Coast CFA group officer Damien O’Connor remembered and paid respects to those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

THERE are 75 locations nationwide – including Wonthaggi – where people can join others on a designated route in their local areas to walk, run or jog the Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic on Sunday, May 9, and get active for breast cancer

Bass Coast Shire Council is leaving South Gippsland behind in the electric vehicle race.

GROW Lightly director Gil Freeman of Korumburra has put his money where his mouth is when it comes to action on climate change.