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7 hours ago

Cricket

Sharks’ tail denies Cougars U17s victory

THE U17s side faced off against Phillip Island on Saturday morning. Winning the toss, the boys headed out for a bat first. Tyson Lund (0) and Frazer Livingstone (10 retired not out) started off as the openers. Losing Tyson early, the Cougars needed...

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10 hours ago

Month of protection works start at Inverloch Surf Beach on Monday

Bass Coast Shire Council will begin important coastal protection works in Inverloch next Monday, November 24. Contractors for the shire will start by extending the sandbag wall to the west of the existing wall, which will also be repaired, and they...

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12 hours ago

Real Estate

One of Leongatha’s best on 4 acres

SITUATED in a quiet court on four magic acres on the edge of Leongatha, and surrounded by beautiful properties, this fantastic family residence has been meticulously maintained and is ready for its new owners to move in and enjoy. If you are looking...

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14 hours ago

Golf

Sir Frank Sedgman AO Phillip Island Golf Club champion

INDUCTED into the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame in 1966, Sir Frank Sedgman AO has one small trophy in his cabinet which may have gone almost unnoticed. Alongside his major tennis trophies as Australian Singles Champion 1949-1950; Wimbledon 1952...

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15 hours ago

Pothole pain shows the cost of neglect

AN 83-year-old Wonthaggi man says Victoria’s crumbling roads are costing regional drivers thousands of dollars and leaving country people to “fend for themselves”. Alan Wilson has spent about $1500 in the past 18 months repairing damage he...

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15 hours ago

Foster cheers go up as Willem Duursma taken pick Number 1 in 2025 AFL Draft

THE cheers have gone up early on AFL Draft night at the Foster Football Club after their favourite son, Willem Duursma, went as pick number one to West Coast Eagles. The social rooms were packed for the event, and the club wasted no time posting...

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Cricket

Boden blitz leads Cougars to win

• Womens cricket KOONWARRA L/RSL faced off against the Kilcunda Bass Hammerheads on Sunday morning. Winning the toss, captain Mel Gheller sent the Hammerheads in for a bat. The girls shared the ball around as they always do, but when it came Taryn...

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Community

Deck the halls and storefronts for Bass Coast Festive Facades

IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Bass Coast with the popular Festive Facades competition spreading holiday magic throughout our local towns and villages. Bass Coast Shire Council has invited local businesses to turn their...

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Youngest Duursma eyes a place above the Foster Tigers’ bar

TURN on any TV sports show or radio program at the moment and its been hard to miss the name of Foster teenager, Willem Duursma, who tonight will cease being a Tiger or a Gippsland Power prospect and become the property of a big AFL club. If he goes...

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Real Estate

‘Well 63 East’ – Highly desirable 251 acres

ELDERS Real Estate is proud to present ‘Well 63 East’, a picturesque and highly productive 251-acre property located in the tightly held region of Koonwarra, South Gippsland. Beautifully balanced and well sheltered, this outstanding holding...

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Sport

Wonthaggi retains Twin ‘W’ Shield in thrilling finish

THE Twin ‘W’ Shield doubles tournament is held between Warragul and Wonthaggi on the Saturday following Cup Day each year. This year, the event was hosted by Warragul and four pairs from each club vied for the coveted Shield. The weather...

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Council

Council visits Wonthaggi hub helping students study closer to home

BASS Coast Shire Councillors dropped into the Country Universities Centre (CUC) Bass Coast on Wednesday, November 12, and left with a clear message: the campus is quietly changing lives, all while gearing up for its next chapter. Centre manager...

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