Letters to the Editor

Focus on the roads that need repairing

Dec 23 2024 Updated December 23, 2024

Sheryl Walters

1 min read

ON TUESDAY, a road crew of three with a vehicle carried out maintenance on barely noticeable road surface fissures in Silvereye Circuit, Wonthaggi, a road that is single lane and rarely used for traffic other than residents and visitors.

While I am sure the residents appreciate this special attention given to our small community, surely there are better ways to use resources given the disgraceful state of our roads throughout Gippsland.

Gary Beard, Wonthaggi

Roof fire in Murray Street premises

FIREFIGHTERS from Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Dalyston are currently at the scene of a roof fire in Wonthaggi on Murray Street. It’s believed the building may contain asbestos and those in the area are urged to avoid the smoke at this stage. More to...

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18 Nov 2025

News

Affluent suburbs top ‘free’ camping, says Bath MP

RESIDENTS of affluent inner-city Melbourne suburbs dominated bookings for sites during the State Government’s failed “free camping in national parks” policy, according to Eastern Victoria MP Melina Bath. Data from Parks Victoria, she said...

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14 Nov 2025

Community

Bringing it home: Monster Truck mayhem returns to Korumburra

IN THE decade since Korumburra’s Simon O’Neill founded SouthCoast Monster Trucks (SCMT), his company has been putting on shows all over Australia. But recently, Simon decided it was time to bring the SCMT action to his own hometown. This...

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14 Nov 2025

News

Public urged to avoid contact with Tarwin River as EPA investigates fish kill

EPA Victoria is investigating the cause of a fish kill in a drain leading to the Tarwin River, in the Berrys Creek area of southwest Gippsland. Responding to a report from a member of the public that there were hundreds of dead European Carp, EP...

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Sentinel-Times

21 Nov 2025

Tighten the purse strings and advocate for the people

LIKE many community members, I’m feeling the impacts of increased cost-of-living pressures. Inflation and increases in taxes and charges have made many everyday essential items so much more expensive. And it could be that Bass Coast Shire Council...

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Sentinel-Times

25 Nov 2025

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Letters to the Editor

Why it’s still about the ‘three Rs’

THEY say local government is all about ‘roads, rates and rubbish’. Certainly, that’s a little simplistic these days, but there’s no doubt that the ‘three Rs’ are still right up at the top of the priority list or should be for local...

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Sentinel-Times

25 Nov 2025

Letters to the Editor

Remembrance for Bill Mathews

I AM a veteran and past secretary of the Wonthaggi RSL with a passing interest in the Wonthaggi Cemetery veterans’ burials. First, my congratulations to the family and the Phillip Island RSL sub branch for their act of “Remembrance” to mark...

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Sentinel-Times

25 Nov 2025

Letters to the Editor

A new leader for the Libs

THE Nationals congratulate Jess Wilson on becoming the Leader of the Opposition. We look forward to working with Jess, who has already demonstrated a deep commitment to improving the lives of Victorians with her sharp mind, a great grasp of policy...

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Sentinel-Times

25 Nov 2025