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Council

Bass Coast takes the plunge with Aligned Leisure

THE Bass Coast Shire Council announced on Friday that it had appointed Aligned Leisure to manage the Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Bass Coast Aquatic Centre in Wonthaggi from July 1, 2025, following a competitive tender process. It ends more...

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6 hours ago

Golf

Leongatha Golf Club upgrades Driving Range

The Leongatha Golf Club has recently completed significant upgrades to its driving range, improving the facility for golfers of all skill levels. The $30,000 project was completed in under a month and includes premium synthetic turf mats and safety...

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News

Ghost camping trend hurts Gippsland’s tourism industry

CONCERNS are being raised for Gippsland’s local tourism industry following the emergence of a new trend being referred to as “ghost camping” under the State Government’s free camping policy. “Ghost camping” is the practice of booking...

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Cricket

Phillip Island to take on Koonwarra L/RSL in grand final

PHILLIP Island and Koonwarra L/RSL will go head-to-head in the Leongatha and District Cricket Association’s women’s grand final on Sunday. For Koonwarra L/RSL, this will be a chance to go that extra step after finishing runner up in the 2023/24...

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Community

Mobile pantry supporting locals in need

A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN initiative is making a difference for those struggling to afford necessities in Wonthaggi. The Wonthaggi Owl Ute, a mobile pantry run by the Wonthaggi Owl Women – a branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) – is...

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Cricket

Nerrena holds its ground

C Grade, Division 1 NERRENA and Korumburra battled it out, while the other two C1 matches were abandoned due to the weather on Saturday. Playing at the Nerrena Recreation Reserve, the home team won the toss and chose to bat. Captain Brian Gannon...

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20 Feb 2025

Cricket

Red Caps outlast the Cobras

B Grade, Division 1 NERRENA amassed 202 runs before it decided to declare against Korumburra on Saturday. Weather once again threatened the match, but play was able to get underway at the Korumburra Recreation Reserve, Nerrena’s innings was washed...

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20 Feb 2025

Community

100 reasons to celebrate Wonthaggi

THE community turned out in droves to mark the first of many events celebrating 100 years of the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre on Saturday February 15. It was certainly ‘On at the Union’ as the theatre came to life with a performance by...

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20 Feb 2025

Council

Bass Coast Council pays tribute to one of their own: Vale Neville Goodwin OAM

FORMER Mayor of the Bass Coast Council and larger-than-life local character, Neville Goodwin OAM, has passed away at home with his family on Tuesday, February 18, aged 82. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at the Wonthaggi Town...

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Community

Valentine’s Day for all abilities at Phoenix Rise in Kilcunda

KILCUNDA proved to be the perfect romantic venue for an all-abilities Valentine’s Day disco at Phoenix Rise a new $3 million dollar private respite complex on the Bass Highway. An initiative of Bass Coast Support Work Services the Phoenix Rise...

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Sport

Give soccer a go at Play Well Come and Try session

READY to hit the pitch, build confidence and have a blast with other fierce females who love the game? Play Well South Gippsland Soccer – Come and Try is the perfect chance to give soccer a go in a fun, supportive and welcoming environment. This...

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Sport

World Supers Downunder

By Peter Cleeland THE SPECTACULAR Motul FIM 2025 World Superbike Championship launches at Phillip Island for round one next weekend, February 21-23. After exhaustive testing regimes in the off season the riders and teams will be raring to go at the...

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