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10 Apr 2025

‘Convoy for Conversation’ rally against VFA’s proposal

THE fight against the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) proposal to cull five fisheries officer (FO) jobs from Phillip Island, two FO positions from Lakes Entrance and two from Mallacoota is ongoing; in protest to the recent proposal, regional...

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09 Apr 2025

Saints’ bright beginning falters to Catani’s second half efforts

IN a competitive clash, the Nyora Saints faced off against Catani Blues, ultimately falling short with a final score of 59 to 88 in favour of Catani, marking a 29-point victory for the Blues. The match began with Nyora taking a solid lead, scoring...

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08 Apr 2025

On the land

Appetite for Success – dairy productivity, sustainability, and profitability

“DAIRY farmers and those in the associated industries supporting dairy are invited to attend Appetite for Success, a series of events focused on increasing dairy productivity, sustainability, and profitability,” said Greg Morris, Dairy...

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Local Business and Tourism

08 Apr 2025

Trustworthy hair and beauty solutions

STYLING tips and trends are continually circulating online. So, whether it’s a bouncy, natural, effortless blow wave or a sleek, precision-cut bob, having a trustworthy hairdresser to create the desired look is necessary, and the owner of Admire...

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08 Apr 2025

Two stroke recovery centres set to launch in Bass Coast

IN a recent conversation with Julian Williams, Chair of the Stroke Association of Victoria, he shared exciting updates regarding a new initiative aimed at providing much-needed support to stroke survivors in the Bass Coast region. The not-for-profit...

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01 Apr 2025

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

Final Longboard comp for the PIBC 24/25 season

THE fourth and final longboard round of the 2024/25 season for the Phillip Island Boardriders Club (PIBC) went down in style on Saturday, March 29, with Right Point delivering fun waves and classic longboard conditions. Competitors of all ages...

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31 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

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

Korrine and District Tennis Association Junior Finals

YOU couldn’t ask for better conditions for the finals of the K&DTA Junior Summer competition, which was held on Saturday, March 22. The sun was shining, and the wind was a mere whisper as the two top teams from each section battled it out to...

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27 Mar 2025

SGB took on the Country All Juniors 2025 Championships

IT was all smiles at MSAC on Saturday as the 32 SGB swimmers aged 8-16 competed in the Country All Juniors 2025 Championships, competing in the heats after finishing in the top 8 for the Gippsland region a month ago. Coaches Lorri and Sam were on...

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26 Mar 2025

Sophie McCulloch and Xavier Huxtable Win 2025 Phillip Island Pro QS 3,000

SOPHIE McCulloch (AUS) and Xavier Huxtable (AUS) claimed victory on Saturday, March 22 at the 2025 Phillip Island Pro World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 3,000 event. The pair overcame a massive field of Asia Pacific’s best...

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