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5 hours ago

Stop and look twice this November

WITH students on the move across Bass Coast, police are sharpening their focus on school-zone safety as part of Operation Pedester, led by Acting Sergeant Zane Maligeorgos. “We’ve seen an 84 per cent rise in pedestrian incidents in the past 12...

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5 hours ago

Sport

Roll-up for fun, skills and companionship

LEONGATHA Bowls Club provides a welcoming environment for all, whether you are an experienced bowler or new to the sport, with free Monday morning roll-up sessions including expert guidance from Bowls Victoria certified coach Alan Center. Those who...

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10 hours ago

Local arts community calls for action on Wonthaggi Technical School site

A PASSIONATE group of former teachers and pupils of the former Wonthaggi Secondary and Technical Schools joined local residents at Wishart Reserve to call for funding to develop an arts and community space on the abandoned site. Local resident Ross...

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Council

Shire in ‘heartfelt’ appeal for more Neighbourhood House funding

THE tears welled up in Cr Ron Bauer’s eyes when he started to speak about his first experience visiting his local Neighbourhood House, the Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre (PICAL), and saw all the food bank meals lined up for needy...

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Sport

Inverloch’s ‘Off-Peak’ Nippers Program makes a splash

THE sand at Inverloch is seeing plenty of action this spring, but it isn’t just the usual holiday crowd. Over 50 local children have donned the famous Nippers cap as part of the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club’s (ISLSC) highly successful...

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Washaway another hiccup for $7.7 million shared pathway

THE staggering cost of the $7.7 million shared pathway from Wonthaggi to Inverloch continues to raise local concerns following deep washaways after recent heavy rain. Rod O’Neill from the Inverloch Glamping Company, which is located on Drowleys...

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Sport

Wet weather was not a problem for Grand Ridge Rail Trail Parkrun

THE RAIN was heavy early in the morning on Saturday, but as predicted, it finished by the time ‘ready, set, parkrun’ was announced, 32 participants enjoying the wet Grand Ridge Rail Trail course, with one first timer and a handful of guests from...

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Schoolies preparations underway on Phillip Island

IT’S unknown how many school leavers (schoolies) will head to Phillip Island this year, but if recent years are anything to go by, numbers are on the decline. According to Acting Senior Sergeant Adrian Condron, recent trends suggest those who are...

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Public urged to avoid contact with Tarwin River as EPA investigates fish kill

EPA Victoria is investigating the cause of a fish kill in a drain leading to the Tarwin River, in the Berrys Creek area of southwest Gippsland. Responding to a report from a member of the public that there were hundreds of dead European Carp, EP...

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Real Estate

Connect with nature in a pristine coastal location

NESTLED amongst the treetops at the end of a quiet court opposite the coastal park, this stylish retreat is surrounded by lush greenery and offers the ultimate lifestyle close to nature. From here, you can wander through the bushland and native...

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Nyora features galore

WHAT was going to be a big meeting surely laid out some spectacular racing. We had over 95 cars turn up for this meeting, coming from all over the state. We had racers from the age of 10 and upwards. The racing was fast and hard. We had a few new...

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Council

Railway precincts officially opened

LEONGATHA Railway Precinct was buzzing on Friday, as sausages and onions filled the air for a special joint official opening of the Leongatha and Korumburra railway precincts. South Gippsland Shire Council executive director infrastructure...

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