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Courtney
O'Brien

Staff threatened with cleaver in IGA armed robbery

A MAN entered Michaels IGA in Leongatha last night at about 9pm, threatening staff with a large cleaver. On entering the store, the man headed straight to the liquor department, demanding cash and alcohol from the staff, with the cleaver in his...

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Courtney O'Brien

13 Dec 2024

Football

Girls invited to join Nyora’s junior all girl football teams

By Courtney O’Brien NYORA Football and Netball Club are working on putting together two all-girls under 12s and 14s football teams for the coming footy season. The idea to form the girl’s sides was generated by Nyora born and bred Adam...

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Courtney O'Brien

12 Dec 2024

Community

Mirboo North’s water mystery

Gippsland Water is calling on Mirboo North residents to help find a mysterious water leak in the town. “We know there is a leak somewhere in town, but we need your help locating it. Have you seen a puddle that never seems to go away? A patch of...

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Courtney O'Brien

11 Dec 2024

Community

Leongatha Salvos Bags of Hope for Christmas

THIS year, Leongatha Salvo’s aim to fill 100 Bags of Hope to provide food hampers for local families who could use a little extra support this Christmas. They are calling on everyone who’s able to join them in this effort – schools...

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Courtney O'Brien

21 Nov 2024

Community

Council impersonator knocking on doors

A quick-thinking resident of Daisy Bank Estate in Korumburra recently alerted others to the suspicious behaviour of a man claiming to be from the South Gippsland Shire Council. A male in his thirties knocked on Kylee Pattinsons front door saying he...

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Courtney O'Brien

20 Nov 2024

Community

Find a bargain or make a buck with the Garage Sale Trail

FOR ALL those passionate about upcycling and finding a bargain, the nationwide Garage Sale Trail is on again this weekend, coinciding with National Recycling Week and many locals are jumping on board. Some South Gippslander’s will be proffering...

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Courtney O'Brien

15 Nov 2024

Community

Poowong pioneer packhorse removed for restoration work

HAVING weathered storms, frosts and summer heat for the past 25 years, the Poowong packhorse has seen better days, with faded and peeling paint and cracks and dents covering it from nose to tail. It was time, decided the Poowong Community...

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Courtney O'Brien

07 Nov 2024

Community

Using art to heal the loss of nature in Mirboo North

TO PROCESS her grief and heartache about the loss of the trees, forests and nature from the storms in Mirboo North earlier this year, emerging artist Karen Zipkas channelled her creative side. A third-year visual arts student at Federation...

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Courtney O'Brien

06 Nov 2024

Community

Berry’s Creek awarded Blue Cheese Champions

BERRY’S Creek Gourmet Cheese have done it again and taken home two new awards for their cheese at the 26th Australian Grand Dairy Awards, held at the Melbourne Showgrounds last night. The master cheese makers won Champion Best Blue Cheese with...

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Courtney O'Brien

31 Oct 2024

Police

Second serious collision on South Gippy Highway in a single day

TWO people were being airlifted to the Alfred Hospital and one person was being airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital this afternoon, just hours after another serious collision on the South Gippsland Highway. Upon arrival at the scene, emergency...

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Courtney O'Brien

29 Oct 2024

Community

Local carers celebrated with Gratitude Lunch

Carers and their partners were treated to a gratitude lunch at Leongatha Community House today in acknowledgment for all the hard they work do – and to celebrate them for Carers Week. The hardworking and dedicated local carers were treated to...

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Courtney O'Brien

18 Oct 2024

Community

Fish Creek CFA celebrates 80 years of service

THE FISH Creek and District Fire Brigade will be celebrating 80 years as a CFA unit this October. Fish Creek has been heavily involved in fighting many fires over the years, locally, and throughout Victoria and interstate, with strike teams sent to...

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Courtney O'Brien

16 Oct 2024

Community

New fountain and $10k for Fish Creek

THE FISH Creek community celebrated the official opening of the long-awaited drinking fountain in Central Park this afternoon and the community were also awarded a $10,000 grant from South Gippsland Water. The fountain features two pieces of artwork...

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Courtney O'Brien

15 Oct 2024