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16 hours ago

Tense moments as OMK closes in on victory… or defeat!

OMK and Phillip Island are playing out one of the most tense LDCA cricket grand finals in years at the Butch West Oval in Wonthaggi. It’s one of those finals’ matches when you don’t dare move from the seat you are sitting in. Closing in on...

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16 hours ago

Urgent Inverloch erosion response needed: When, what and how much?

EASTERN Victoria MLC Melina Bath has continued to put pressure on the State Government to clarify details of its coastal erosion rescue package for Silverleaves and Inverloch ahead of expected king tides through April, including at Easter. The...

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20 hours ago

On the land

Burra Foods notes ‘tough conditions’ with price rise

LAST week, Burra Foods announced a $0.10/kgMS step up to Milk Supply Partners for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30 2025. This takes the Burra Foods milk price range for FY25 to $8.10/kgMs - $8.60/kgMS. This improved price is in line with a 20 per...

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20 hours ago

Cricket

Thrilling finishes expected to Leongatha cricket season

TWO divisions of the Leongatha and District Cricket Association have been decided for 2024-25 with MDU comfortably home in C Grade Division 2 courtesy of an unbeaten opening partnership by the team’s captain Dale Thomas 51 not out and Clayton...

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21 hours ago

Demons remain ‘hopeful’ despite Xavier Lindsay injury

INVERLOCH’S Xavier Lindsay has already made a significant impact in his first season with the Melbourne Demons but early in Saturday’s match against the Gold Coast Suns at the MCG, Lindsay came up after a contest clutching his knee The Number 11...

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30 Mar 2025

Police

14 year old arrested by resident during aggravated burglary

EARLY this morning (March 29, 2025), at about 12.15am, police from the Korumburra Police Station and the Wonthaggi Police Station responded to an aggravated burglary in Hassett Street, Leongatha. It is alleged that a 14-year-old male from the South...

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29 Mar 2025

Recall of grinny pea puffs chicken flavour due to potential glass contamination

AS A precaution, Woolworths is recalling the Grinny Pea Puffs Chicken Flavour 18g x six pack product on behalf of Termnature Industry Co Ltd, with a use by date of August 23, 2025 from its Metro and supermarket stores nationally.

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Sport

Jacob sprinting for athletics glory

LEONGATHA’S Jacob Bolge is hitting his stride in the world of athletics. Competing at All Schools Victoria and representing Leongatha Secondary College in October last year, Jacob placed fourth and was 0.04 seconds off third in the 100 metres. The...

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Community

Care as unique as you at Korumburra Medical Centre

A HEALTHCARE professional who has moved to Korumburra to take up a new role to deliver a unique care service to older patients said the relocation to a rural clinic has given her a fresh perspective on nursing. Melanie moved from the Mornington...

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Real Estate

Spacious family home

9 MAIR Crescent is a genuine family home in the heart of Korumburra, within walking distance to schools and shops. This large brick residence boasts four bedrooms with robes, including a master with an ensuite and walk-in robe, making it perfect for...

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Community

A deluge of critical comments on town upgrades from Korumburra locals

THE Korumburra town centre upgrades are being vehemently criticised by locals, with over 100 comments, complaints and concerns voiced online last week. The deluge of comments come after a number of changes were made to the streetscape, including the...

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Community

One Gippsland urges housing infrastructure support

ONE Gippsland continues to encourage the State Government to provide Gippsland councils with the support they need to reduce Victoria’s housing shortage, South Gippsland Shire councillor Nathan Hersey again stressing the importance of required...

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