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Wear your badge with pride on ANZAC Day this Friday

THERE’S still time to support the ANZAC Day Appeal by purchasing a badge or donating online in the lead up to the annual observances this Friday, April 25. The ANZAC Appeal continues to support veterans and their families in their time of need. It...

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Michael Giles

14 hours ago

Community

Warragul Industrials win a cracker at Phillip Island

RIGHT up until former Norwood and Sandringham powerhouse Goy Lok found Warragul Industrials’ teammate Luke Walker in the goal square for the equaliser and minutes later put his team ahead with only seconds to go, it had been a pretty good day for...

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Michael Giles

19 Apr 2025

Community

So far, it’s $35,000 from San Remo for ‘The Kids’

THE San Remo community went all out again for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal with a progressive total from a range of fun activities passing the $35,000 mark by the middle of the afternoon. The big effort was a fundraising drive...

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Michael Giles

18 Apr 2025

Community

Nyora students hand-deliver easter messages

MANY of the residents in Nyora were overjoyed to receive heartfelt and delicious surprises in their letterboxes last week, ahead of Easter. For the past eight years students from Nyora Primary School have made Easter cards and hand delivered them...

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Sentinel-Times

18 Apr 2025

Community

Push builds for Phillip Island recreation precinct

ISLAND voice continues to advocate for the future of Phillip Island, and according to Peter McMahon, the federal candidates for Monash are seeing the future of the Phillip Island sporting and recreation precinct as a priority. “Candidates see this...

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Nicole May

17 Apr 2025

Community

Young sisters stepping it up for autism

TWO YOUNG sisters from Leongatha have been drumming up sponsorships and raising money to support autistic people and their families, through the Walk for Autism. Nine-year-old Charlotte and seven-year-old sister Georgia, will walk at least 7,000...

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Courtney O'Brien

16 Apr 2025

Community

New podcast ‘Love Your Work’ showcases the power of personal values

THE new podcast, ‘Love Your Work’ with Cathie Agg, was launched on March 31, stemming from a long-standing interest in getting to know real people, understanding what motivates them and sharing their authentic stories. “At times in our lives...

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Nicole May

16 Apr 2025

Community

Hagelthorn hooligans as frustration grows over troublemaking squatters

NEARBY residents say they are fed up with the ongoing issues surrounding a Hagelthorn Street property in Wonthaggi, a property long plagued by squatters, vandalism and late-night disturbances. A local couple, who live close to the property, said the...

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Sentinel-Times

15 Apr 2025

Community

Rotary’s birthing kits for African communities

THE Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo is making a powerful contribution to global maternal health by packing vital birthing kits destined for African communities, where clean and safe childbirth supplies can be the difference between life...

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Nicole May

15 Apr 2025

Community

90 years celebrated at Cowes CWA

PRESIDENT Lorraine Roy welcomed Bass Group members, friends and descendants of the first Cowes CWA Branch on the occasion of the 90th birthday of Cowes CWA and the 55th anniversary of the opening of the CWA Rest Rooms – now the CWA shop in...

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Sentinel-Times

15 Apr 2025

Community

Carers, survivors all are welcome as Stroke Recovery Group launches

THIS Wednesday, April 16, the first Bass Coast Regional Stroke Recovery Group will launch at Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre Inc. (PICAL) from 10am to 12 noon, with stroke survivors and carers all welcome to pop in during the time...

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Sentinel-Times

14 Apr 2025

Community

Outtrim Car Rally Scavenger Hunt to raise money for tennis courts

THE Outtrim Car Rally Scavenger Hunt is a fun, family-friendly event that welcomes everyone to join in some healthy competition, interesting challenges, generous prizes and a snag at the end. The rally is being organised by the Outtrim Community...

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Sentinel-Times

11 Apr 2025

Community

Kongwak, Korumburra, Mirboo North share in veterans grants

MINISTER for Veterans Natalie Suleyman this week announced the successful recipients of two grant programs funding local government, ex-service organisations and community groups to upgrade their facilities and create welcoming, accessible places to...

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Sentinel-Times

10 Apr 2025