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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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9 hours ago

How a new Lions project is helping kids move forward

THE Lions Club of Inverloch and District has announced the launch of the Lions Pedal Power Project. The project is a new initiative providing brand-new bicycles and safety equipment to local children in the Inverloch and Wonthaggi areas who might...

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10 hours ago

Cut cigarette excise tax, says local MP Aldred

APPALLED by a recent rise in smoking, particularly amongst young people, Member for Monash Mary Aldred MP has called for a cut in the excise tax on legal cigarettes. “The Federal Government needs to get its head out of the sand over the illegal...

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20 hours ago

On the land

Record turnout marks Korumburra’s 70th annual Sheep Dog Trials

THE voices of handlers and the shuffle of sheep were on full display at the Korumburra Showgrounds over the weekend, as the Southeastern Victorian Sheep Dog Trials returned for their 70th year. Secretary Louise Rielly said the event had drawn its...

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22 hours ago

Emergency Services

Corinella included in 2026 light tanker rollout

CORINELLA is one of seven brigades that will receive a light tanker next year. CFA has purchased truckloads of tankers to ensure it is stocked up ahead of the manufacturer’s discontinuation of the model. The 50-cab chassis are lined up in CFA’s...

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13 Nov 2025

Join the cycle: The journey of your 10-cent containers

HAVE you ever wondered what happens to your drink cans, bottles and cartons after you return them for a 10-cent refund through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic)? With this week being National Recycling Week (November 10–16), CDS Vic...

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12 Nov 2025

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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12 Nov 2025

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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Community

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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Community

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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Community

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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