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09 Nov 2025

Practice run for Premier at Mirboo North stadium

NO ONE is complaining about the unexpected visit by Premier Jacinta Allan to Mirboo North on Tuesday, October 21, or that she practiced shooting hoops with Belinda Snell, the town’s much-loved Olympic hero. And locals are hopeful that the practice...

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09 Nov 2025

Engines rev for biggest Dalyston Show n’ Shine yet

BASS Coast Historical Automobile Club doesn’t do things by half. When the club set out over three years ago the plan was to create a relaxed, family-friendly event that included all the things members loved about other Show n’ Shine events, and...

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09 Nov 2025

Darts leaders on notice as competition closes in across league

THE Phillip Island and Districts Darts League is heating up as 26 sharp-shooters turned out for a fantastic night of action in round eight of the Spring Series. The energy was high, but the team of Marilyn, Paul, and Vince stole the show, firing...

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08 Nov 2025

Shared pathway to Inverloch raises concerns over heavy vehicles

THE $7.7 million shared pathway from Wonthaggi to Inverloch, which is due for completion next year, has struck a potential speed hump with residents in Boyd Street claiming heavy vehicles will cross the pathway twice. According to Bass Coast Shire...

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08 Nov 2025

BMX Racing at National Championship

FATHER and son, Peter and Charlie Moule, have been racing for over four years and recently competed at the 2025 GWM BMX Racing National Championship at the MacArthur BMX track in New South Wales. Peter, competing in the 55-59 year-old category...

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08 Nov 2025

It’s cow pat bingo time

LOCH Primary School is gearing up for their annual Cow Pat Bingo and Mini Market on Sunday, November 9, from 10am to 2pm. This quirky country event promises plenty of entertainment for the whole family, with favourites such as the Gum Boot Throw and...

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Coasters give ladder-leaders a Halloween scare

IN TRUE Halloween spirit, Wonthaggi gave ladder-leaders Warragul one hell of a fright on Friday, October 31, falling just short in a 94-91 thriller at the Warragul Leisure Centre. Coming in, the Warriors looked just about untouchable, sitting...

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Gardens to refresh, relax and inspire

SPRING will be celebrated at Inverloch next weekend with Inverloch Open Gardens. A wide variety of gardens will be open to the public, including Michelle Millane’s native style garden, which is only two years old. “It was just lawn when we moved...

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News

New menu, new look for The Caledonian Hotel

A NEW look bar and dining area are just part of the changes taking place at the historic Caledonian Hotel in Graham Street, Wonthaggi. With more than a hundred years of history dating back to the heyday of local coal mining, The Caledonian has long...

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Real Estate

Water security and location

ELDERS Rural Services Australia is pleased to offer for sale Beckett Street, Poowong – 138 acres of productive grazing country positioned on the township edge. Well-located and ready to operate, the property provides reliable water and scope to...

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Wonthaggi beats undefeated Warragul in Pennant croquet showdown

SEVEN weeks into the Pennant season sees Wonthaggi sitting in third place in the West Gippsland division having just beaten Warragul eight games to six, who, up until then, were undefeated. Warragul leads the pack with five wins, one loss and one...

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News

Stop and look twice this November

PEDESTRIANS and cyclists are amongst our most vulnerable road users, and this November, Bass Coast Police, spearheaded by Acting Sergeant Zane Maligeorgos, have launched Operation Pedester. “We’ve seen an 84 per cent increase in pedestrian...

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