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National newspaper award for Phillip Island, state award for Sentinel-Times

THE Phillip Island and San Remo Advertiser has won one of the top national awards for country and regional newspapers in Australia and the Sentinel-Times a state award at a joint awards night for the Victorian and NSW Country Press Associations at...

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24 Oct 2025

‘Buffalo Pastoral’

SEJ Livestock and Real Estate are pleased to present for sale this highly productive breeding/fattening and/or fodder production property. Situated in one of Victoria’s most sought-after prime cattle regions. The property features: • 276 acres...

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24 Oct 2025

News

Wonthaggi part of ground-breaking family violence initiative

THE Victorian Government is expanding an innovative program that places specialist family violence workers alongside police. Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Natalie Hutchins this week announced a $1.5 million investment for the Alexis...

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Community

Local wildlife carer Susan Moore in running for Australian of the Year Local Hero Award

TARWIN Lower wildlife rescuer and carer, Susan Moore has been named as one of four Victorian nominees for the 2026 Australian of the Year Local Hero Award. Nominees for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards for Victoria include sisters bringing...

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Multi-award-winning Grassy Spur Olives

To check out Grassy Spur Olives and maybe make a purchase, please head to their website: grassyspurolives. com. au

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Cricket

Leongatha Town claim first win of the season

WOMEN’S CRICKET IT WAS an absolute delight for Leongatha Town and Wonthaggi Club’s women’s teams to take to the pitch with Wonthaggi on Sunday – full of encouragement, plenty of banter, and a great buzz all round. Nat Challis and Kylie...

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Community

Memorial Walk a fitting tribute

LEONGATHA Memorial Hospital’s new Memorial Walk opened on Monday afternoon with a tremendous community turnout for the occasion, the Walk honouring those who served abroad and those who carried the work of care at home.“It bridges remembrance...

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Look at my size and space in central Cowes

SET on a massive 1784m² allotment, this property offers incredible space and endless possibilities. The first time offered since being built for a long-time island family, this substantial home is perfectly situated close to the primary school...

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Your country escape awaits

SET atop a gentle rise and surrounded by established trees and vibrant flowering gardens, this charming weatherboard home offers the perfect rural retreat on approximately 10.30 picturesque acres. Freshly painted inside and out, the home exudes...

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Sport

Bena siblings head to Japan for international karate debut

TWO young martial artists from Bena are preparing to step onto one of the biggest stages in full-contact karate, representing their dojo and community at the Rookie Cup in Okinawa, Japan, this November. Oscar and Annika McGeachin have been selected...

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Community

Wonthaggi firm wins $1M Old Post Office contract

THE 114-year-old Wonthaggi Post Office, on the corner of Watt Street and McBride Avenue, will be returned to its former glory under a $1 million refurbishment set to begin in November this year. And the work will be done by a local company, TS...

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Letters to the Editor

Thanks to the Russos

I WOULD sincerely like to publicly thank Anthony and Ida Russo of Kilcunda for the hard work and investment they made to rebuild the shopping area known as Sticks and the new KGS at Kilcunda. I know the hard work because we had to wait and complain...

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