Letters to the Editor

Inverloch coverage, thank you

Jan 14 2025 Updated January 13, 2025

Sentinel-Times

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Thank you SGST for the fabulous coverage of the rally on the Inverloch surf beach. A particular shout out to Andrew Paloczi and Bruce Wardley for the photos and copy – you are legends!

If it wasn’t for the likes of the SGST and their fantastic support and coverage our group would surely struggle to get our word across.

We hope that finally Spring Street will do something!

Paul Cross – Chair, Inverloch Foreshore Action Group

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Sentinel-Times

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Michael Giles

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Korumburra improvements continue to take shape

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Michael Giles

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