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South Dudley recycler walks away $10,000 richer

WHEN the phone first rang, Kim from South Dudley was cautious to say the least. “I was sceptical at first, I thought I was getting pranked,” she said. “I didn’t believe it until they sent me an email, and I could check it all and see it was...

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17 hours ago

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Rain no match for community as residents gather in reflection of Armistice

ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025, the community of Leongatha and surrounds came together to commemorate Remembrance Day with a solemn service at the Cenotaph. Despite inclement weather, approximately 70 attendees participated in this heartfelt event, which was...

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Cowpat Bingo hits the spot at Loch Primary School

WHILE cowpats aren’t usually the source of much excitement, that couldn’t be said at Loch Primary School where one such deposit brought tears of joy, a lady who normally doesn’t win anything picking up $500 in Cowpat Bingo on Sunday. Organiser...

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Foster RSL successful in Victoria Remembers Grants Program

MINISTER for Veterans Natalie Suleyman today announced the recipients of this year’s Anzac Day Proceeds Fund and Victoria Remembers programs – providing more than $1.5 million in funding to deliver vital support to veterans and their families...

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The Memorial Hall Leongatha: Our place of remembrance

By Lyn Skillern THE magnificent Leongatha Memorial Hall remains a symbol of remembrance almost 100 years after its grand opening in May 1926, Esteemed soldier, Brigadier General ‘Pompey’ Elliott officiated at the opening, the Memorial Hall...

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Emergency Services

Venus Bay Public Rescue Equipment stations win national award

THE Public Rescue Equipment station initiative at Venus Bay has been named the national Innovation of the Year at the Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence. The PRE stations were installed along Venus Bay beaches as part of a trial to...

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Remembrance Day Services... start soon

Cowes A service will take place at the Cowes cenotaph. See story for more information. Fish Creek At Fish Creek, the Remembrance Day service is subject to access to the site, which is currently affected by the town’s landscaping works. Foster...

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Bridge Fury: Bridge impasse continues as residents rally over closed Kernot bridge

KERNOT locals are enraged over delays in funding for the closed Stewart Road bridge after paramedics were delayed by 15 minutes for a life-threatening medical emergency last week and forced to divert around the closed bridge. Seventy Kernot...

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Community fund helps local groups thrive

STONY Creek Racing Club (SCRC) continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to supporting the South Gippsland community through its Community Fund Initiative. Introduced in 2024, the Community Fund provides financial assistance to grassroots...

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09 Nov 2025

Sport

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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