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Andrew
Paloczi

Councillors Schelling and Gilligan take on leadership roles

New South Gippsland Shire Council mayor John Schelling will be supported by deputy mayor Sarah Gilligan, the pair excited about the opportunities and challenges ahead and confident they will work well together despite their often differing world...

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Andrew Paloczi

20 Nov 2024

News

Nine councillors ready to represent South Gippsland community

South Gippsland Shire’s councillor group for the next four years is now official, with all nine councillors sworn in on Wednesday morning by CEO Kerryn Ellis in Leongatha. Councillors were encouraged to embrace the principles of councillor conduct...

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Andrew Paloczi

13 Nov 2024

News

Remembrance and a Lone Pine in Korumburra

A simple and respectful Remembrance Day service was held at the Korumburra Cenotaph, followed by the unveiling of a plaque marking the long-established Lone Pine in Coleman Park, a descendant of the original Lone Pine at Gallipoli. During the...

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Andrew Paloczi

11 Nov 2024

Community

Leongatha Secondary College well drilled for English paper

PREPARATION was the key for Leongatha Secondary College (LSC) students tackling Tuesday’s VCE English exam, the Sentinel-Times hearing positive views of the paper from Year 12s after they left Mesley Hall. College leader Montana Kranen was...

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Andrew Paloczi

08 Nov 2024

News

Strzelecki candidates identify potential council cost savings

A trio of Strzelecki Ward candidates tackled the tricky question of how South Gippsland Shire Council might achieve cost savings following this month’s elections. During an online Meet the Candidates session hosted by Deb Leonard, who will run as...

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Andrew Paloczi

16 Oct 2024

News

Candidates’ events coming up in South Gippsland and Bass Coast

THERE’S less than a week now until the ballot packs are posted out in the local council elections, from Monday, October 7, and in both South Gippsland and Bass Coast, local voters are being given a few chances to ‘Meet the Candidates’. The...

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Michael Giles

03 Oct 2024

News

Help fight mange

WITH Venus Bay’s wombats battling the dual threats of fast-moving vehicles and mange, they face a hazardous existence, and community members are striving to tackle both issues, including through a mange information session this Sunday October 6...

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Andrew Paloczi

01 Oct 2024

News

Myli Libraries offer school holiday fun

There’s plenty for kids to do during the school holidays at Myli library branches, with enthusiastic participants enjoying Tuesday’s Money Box Craft session in Leongatha. Each child received a blank wooden money box in the shape of a house...

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Andrew Paloczi

25 Sep 2024

News

Stony Creek Racecourse improvements to continue

Visitors to Stony Creek Racecourse will benefit from new facilities, with Minister for Racing Anthony Carbines today visiting the track to announce funding for a major upgrade of customer facilities and the outdoor dining area. The refurbishment...

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Andrew Paloczi

19 Sep 2024

News

Contemporary Blinky Bill browses Meeniyan IGA

Meeniyan IGA owner Kaelene Shervell has become a media celebrity since a koala browsed the store on Monday, chatting about the experience on ABC radio, Channel 10 news, the Today Show and with The Guardian and the Sentinel-Times. “I’ve even had...

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Andrew Paloczi

17 Sep 2024

Council

Cr Darakai’s parting shot stricken from the record

COUNCILLOR Adrian Darakai confirmed during Wednesday’s South Gippsland Shire Council meeting that he won’t be seeking re-election, due to work and family commitments, while delivering a glowing assessment of Council’s achievements over the...

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Andrew Paloczi

12 Sep 2024

Community

3D potential on show at Leongatha Secondary College

ndary College (LSC) students, ranging from Years 9 to 11 enjoyed an inspiring session on Thursday learning how they could establish a career in 3D printing, during a visit from biomedical engineer Ellie Holmes who works for Free 3D Hands in...

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Andrew Paloczi

22 Aug 2024

News

Weekly Leongatha Store Sales from September

PLANS to begin weekly Store Sales at Leongatha Saleyards from today, August 1, have been put on hold, as has the intention to have two groups of agents each group selling on a separate week. Today’s sale was cancelled, with the Victorian Livestock...

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Andrew Paloczi

01 Aug 2024