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Millions gutted from Bass Coast after Commonwealth Games canned

AS the effects of the State Government’s decision to cancel the 2026 Victorian Commonwealth Games are still being felt, Bass Coast Shire’s own plans to host athletes was also ‘torpedoed’. The shire has revealed it was poised to announce...

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Nick Sinis

19 Jul 2023

Community

Baby boom in Bass Coast

A RECORD number of babies were born in Australia in 2021, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, with Bass Coast Health (BCH) also experiencing an increasing trend. Overall, 315,705 babies were born – about 20,000 more than...

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Nick Sinis

12 Jul 2023

News

Vaccinations will reduce your risk of flu and COVID, says BCH

PEOPLE who contract COVID-19 are urged to perform a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) as soon as they show symptoms to ensure they have access to anti-viral medication if eligible. Anti-viral medication must be taken within five days of getting COVID-19 to...

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Nick Sinis

05 Jul 2023

Sport

Magpies go down by six

AS RARE as wins have been for Toora in season 2023, there is no question that the Magpies would have given themselves a chance at home of knocking off their more fancied opponents in Boolarra. The Demons needed to win for their season, Toora for...

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Nick Sinis

04 Jul 2023

Council

Extra costs for Korumburra Community Hub

KORUMBURRA Community Hub’s cost recently rose, with a contract variation of a little over $150,000, excluding GST. The variation was approved by South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Kerryn Ellis in consultation with mayor Nathan Hersey. A council...

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Nick Sinis

30 Jun 2023

Council

Another step ticked off for affordable housing

BASS Coast Shire councillors have voted in favour to discontinue two road reserves in Cowes and Wonthaggi for the provision of social and affordable housing. The road reserves are located between Roydon Road and Wyndham Avenue, Cowes, and Ivor...

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Nick Sinis

27 Jun 2023

News

Prices approved for the next five years

SOUTH Gippsland Water welcomes the Essential Services Commission’s approval of prices for the next five years. Managing Director Robert Murphy said a key element of the submission to the Essential Services Commission was an increased customer...

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Nick Sinis

27 Jun 2023

Council

Farmers dismay after Bass amendment approved

BASS Coast Shire councillors were largely in favour of rezoning land at Bass which could see a 50-lot subdivision developed, much to the disappointment of resident farmers. The shire prepared Amendment C162basc to the Bass Coast Planning Scheme...

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Nick Sinis

27 Jun 2023

Sport

What do Phillip Island’s penguins and soccer have in common? A mascot apparently!

PASSIONATE soccer players from Phillip Island Breakers were delighted to meet some of the star women of the sport as the official trophy for the Women’s World Cup 2023 visited the Penguin Parade last week. Dozens of players and members from the...

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Nick Sinis

20 Jun 2023

Authentic and truly delicious

LEONGATHA’S Punjabi Pantry offers authentic Indian food prepared by owner Savneet Dhillon, who focuses on curries, and his tandoori chef Sandeep Singh, a recent arrival from India who brings at least five years’ experience in five star hotels...

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Social housing ramping up in Wonthaggi

WONTHAGGI is set for more social housing after Mind Australia and The Haven Foundation announced they will build 12 self-contained homes at Caledonian Crescent. Construction is expected to commence by December 31, 2023, and be completed in September...

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South Gippsland crime skyrockets

CRIMINAL incidents in South Gippsland were up a massive 22.9% according to data from The Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) for the year ending March 31, 2023. The recent quarter saw criminal incidents rise from 1190 to 1462 incidents, with Leongatha the...

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Nick Sinis

15 Jun 2023

Sport

Sea Eagles do it easy over Dogs

INVERLOCH KONGWAK rode their undefeated streak into the weekend’s contest with the struggling Bunyip and looked to make it nine in a row in the wind at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve. After a little bit of adjusting, young gun Taite Cumming drew...

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Nick Sinis

14 Jun 2023