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Courtney
O'Brien

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

Council

Youngest candidate focused on energy solutions

AT 24 YEARS of age Aaron Taylor is the youngest candidate to run for Council by about 18 years and he is focused on helping to shape more energy resilient communities. After the February storms hit Mirboo North, Aaron was without power for three...

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Courtney O'Brien

18 Sep 2024

Council

Rosemary Cousin in the running for Tarwin Valley Ward

ALLAMBEE South Farmer Rosemary Cousin is one of seven candidates in the running for the Tarwin Valley Ward for the South Gippsland Shire Council elections. Rosemary is an organic fine food producer alongside husband Richard and they are well known...

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Courtney O'Brien

18 Sep 2024

Community

Ballot drawn for South Gippsland council candidates

NOMINATIONS for the South Gippsland Shire Council election have closed with 17 candidates confirmed in today’s ballot draw. All 17 candidates had nominated prior to the 12 noon deadline on Tuesday. The candidates are spread across the shires three...

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Courtney O'Brien

18 Sep 2024

Community

The 25th Dairy and Farming Expo is on now

THE 25th Dairy and Farming Expo is on today and tomorrow at the Korumburra Showgrounds and many incredible farming technologies and solutions are on the ground that can be tailored to individuals needs. Delaval is one such supplier who have...

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Courtney O'Brien

04 Sep 2024

Community

Historic Inverloch shipwreck Amazon exposed by storm surge

ALTHOUGH the Surf Beach at Inverloch has taken a beating over the last few days, one opportune item to have been uncovered was the Amazon Shipwreck. The Secretary of the Amazon Project 1863, Karyn Bugeja took photos of the relic between tidal surges...

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Courtney O'Brien

03 Sep 2024

Community

The Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Show is open

JOYFUL pops of yellow emanate from display tables with thirteen different types of daffodils showing off their own unique and glorious properties. Native flower displays add pinks, oranges, greens, white, purple and reds to the displays and floral...

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Courtney O'Brien

29 Aug 2024