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1 hour ago

Sport

We got one, Friday’s fishing success

A SPECIAL day of fishing and fun on the water took place on Friday, March 28, as Newhaven Yacht Squadron and Sailability Victoria joined forces for their all-ability fishing event. One of three special programs on the Newhaven Yacht...

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4 hours ago

Sport

Lenehan on the cards

FORMER Wonthaggi footballer Will Lenehan will fight before a huge TV audience against Olympian Callum Peters on Sunday, April 6, being on the undercard for Tim Tszyu’s bout against Joe Spencer, the daytime action taking place at the Newcastle...

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23 hours ago

Cricket

Premiership glory for the Red Caps

C Grade, Division 1 AFTER spending the season at the top of the ladder, Nerrena wrapped up its 2024/25 season nicely with a premiership win over OMK. The final showdown took place at Leongatha’s East Campus. The toss went in Nerrena’s favour...

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03 Apr 2025

News

Minister Dimopoulos announces further erosion of coast protection fund

THE State Government appears to have issued two conflicting statements involving $15 million in funding “to address coastal erosion and safety risks across Victorian coastlines”. On April 19 this year, Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos...

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Cricket

Town take back the top spot

B Grade, Division 2 IT WAS a case of Foster winning the battle but Leongatha Town winning the war following the B2 grand final over the weekend. Foster pipped Leongatha Town on the ladder in the final round, claiming the minor premiership, but Town...

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Cricket

Red Caps stand victorious over Wonthaggi Club

B Grade, Division 1 NERRENA was named the 2024/25 B1 premier after successfully chasing down Wonthaggi Club’s score on Sunday. The grand final was a top of the table battle, and the Red Caps proved to be the superior side in a close result. Club...

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Community

Rose Lodge Fete brings community connection and important funds

THIS year’s Rose Lodge Fete funds will be directed towards providing more shelter for residents in the courtyard, Saturday’s event a huge success with an excellent turnout. CEO Shane Jenkins was delighted people were there waiting for the fete...

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Sentinel-Times Comment

Who you put last could make the difference

SPEAKING at a country newspaper conference in Adelaide last month, the former Member for Blair in Queensland, Cameron Thompson, highlighted a unique aspect of the Australian electoral system that we as voters would do well to remember. Although many...

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Empathy needed, not condemnation

WE NEED empathy not condemnation for homeless people. The realisation that one is homeless creates despair. Twelve people in Bass Coast, many over 80 years old, have received an eviction notice. The women and children sleeping in car parks have...

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Concerns over response

Re: Julie Spithills Letter “Check her out for yourself”, March 18. I REQUESTED policy information from Deb Leonard two week’s ago in regard to males/transgender in female sports and change rooms . I did mention it to one of the volunteers and...

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Your true independent for election 2025

SAVE the date – Monash is heading to the polls on May 3. While the nation may be watching the seat of Monash, I’ll be focused on local issues in my electorate. Monash needs a representative with experience, tenacity and strength to represent...

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Not the same as the rest

COME May the electors of Monash will be tasked with choosing the candidate they want to serve them for the next three years. As I write this letter, I can already hear some people claiming that candidates are all the same. Deb Leonard is a candidate...

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