Community

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Labor will reopen the Leongatha South bypass

TULLY Fletcher, federal Labor candidate for Monash, has announced South Gippsland Shire Council will receive $2.4 million to reopen the Leongatha South bypass. The investment will fund delivery of the new Simons Lane intersection with the Bass...

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31 Mar 2025

Care as unique as you at Korumburra Medical Centre

A HEALTHCARE professional who has moved to Korumburra to take up a new role to deliver a unique care service to older patients said the relocation to a rural clinic has given her a fresh perspective on nursing. Melanie moved from the Mornington...

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28 Mar 2025

A deluge of critical comments on town upgrades from Korumburra locals

THE Korumburra town centre upgrades are being vehemently criticised by locals, with over 100 comments, complaints and concerns voiced online last week. The deluge of comments come after a number of changes were made to the streetscape, including the...

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28 Mar 2025

Celebrating reading success at Newhaven College

NEWHAVEN College is thrilled to share its students’ progress in their reading journey. Last week, Prep students celebrated a significant milestone with the presentation of reading folders, marking the beginning of their path to becoming proficient...

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27 Mar 2025

One Gippsland urges housing infrastructure support

ONE Gippsland continues to encourage the State Government to provide Gippsland councils with the support they need to reduce Victoria’s housing shortage, South Gippsland Shire councillor Nathan Hersey again stressing the importance of required...

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27 Mar 2025

Author J.M. Anderson honoured at the Victorian Community History Awards

ON Monday, March 24, the Public Record Office Victoria and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria were pleased to present the 2024 Victorian Community History Award winners at a ceremony at the Langham in Southbank. Inverloch local Judy...

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27 Mar 2025

Tick of approval from Bass Coast for million-dollar Graydens Reserve

GONE is the track glider, there’s no money for a new rotunda and the skate area has been cut by a third but Bass Coast Council has finally given the green light for a major upgrade to Graydens Reserve in Newhaven. Council was told last week the...

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Bruce Wardley

26 Mar 2025

Slow down and save our wildlife

*The following article discusses native wildlife and stock death. Certain terminology is in line with Victoria Police language. IT’S one of their least favourite tasks and one of the saddest, but for Victoria Police members, particularly in the...

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25 Mar 2025

McKenzie Mess

Locals demand action for dilapidated property IF YOU live locally, you may be familiar with what many have described as an eyesore on the corner of McKenzie Street and Korumburra Road, Wonthaggi. Among its most notable features are smashed windows...

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25 Mar 2025

Community contributes to shaping South Gippsland

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s ‘Shaping South Gippsland’ community engagement concluded last month with 688 people providing feedback. The consultation provided an opportunity for the South Gippsland community to contribute suggestions on the...

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21 Mar 2025

A harmonious ride to school

NEWHAVEN College Principal Mr Tony Corr jumped on his bike on Friday morning to accompany approximately 157 students as they enjoyed the opportunity to ride to school on National Ride2School Day. The event was organised by the College’s MTB...

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21 Mar 2025

Inverloch surf beach abandoned ahead of Easter king tides

INVERLOCH’s Foreshore Action Group has slammed the State Government for what it claims is wilful inaction not to protect the fast-disappearing Inverloch foreshore from coming Easter high tide storm surges. Despite the State Government being...

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