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58 minutes ago

Rotary’s birthing kits for African communities

THE Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo is making a powerful contribution to global maternal health by packing vital birthing kits destined for African communities, where clean and safe childbirth supplies can be the difference between life...

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Nicole May

58 minutes ago

90 years celebrated at Cowes CWA

PRESIDENT Lorraine Roy welcomed Bass Group members, friends and descendants of the first Cowes CWA Branch on the occasion of the 90th birthday of Cowes CWA and the 55th anniversary of the opening of the CWA Rest Rooms – now the CWA shop in...

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3 hours ago

Carers, survivors all are welcome as Stroke Recovery Group launches

THIS Wednesday, April 16, the first Bass Coast Regional Stroke Recovery Group will launch at Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre Inc. (PICAL) from 10am to 12 noon, with stroke survivors and carers all welcome to pop in during the time...

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14 Apr 2025

Council

Here’s a chance for Bass Coast farmers to cut their rates

THE Bass Coast Shire Council is set to release its draft new ‘Revenue and Rating Plan’ at this week’s council meeting, going out for public comment and feedback over a 28-day period from Thursday, April 17 until Wednesday, May 14, 2025. It’s...

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13 Apr 2025

Council

Bass Coast Shire unveils $123 million budget

THE Bass Coast Shire Council has unveiled a new $123.1 million budget ahead of this Wednesday’s council meeting of which $87.5 million is allocated to day-to-day Council operations, $31.4 million to capital works and $5.035 million in debt...

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13 Apr 2025

Luck of the draw as One Nation scores top spot in the Monash ballot draw

Ballot draw for the Federal Election on Saturday May 3, 2025 in the Electoral Division of Monash Kuljeet Kaur Robinson (One Nation) Tully Fletcher (Labor) Russell Broadbent (Independent) (Sitting Member) Mary Aldred (Liberal) Deb Leonard...

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Bruce Wardley

11 Apr 2025

Outtrim Car Rally Scavenger Hunt to raise money for tennis courts

THE Outtrim Car Rally Scavenger Hunt is a fun, family-friendly event that welcomes everyone to join in some healthy competition, interesting challenges, generous prizes and a snag at the end. The rally is being organised by the Outtrim Community...

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11 Apr 2025

Boil water alert lifted for Fish Creek

If you have any further questions, call the South Gippsland Water service centre on 1300 851 636 or email us sgwater@sgwater. com. au

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11 Apr 2025

Disrespect for Loch veterans

Members of the Loch community and the broader region have expressed disgust after the bronze gate post plaques commemorating local WWI diggers were stolen from Loch Memorial Reserve. “Nothing is sacred anymore,” local Frank Springer said in...

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Andrew Paloczi

10 Apr 2025

Boil Water Advisory issued for Fish Creek

SOUTH Gippsland Water has received one sample result on April 8, detecting levels of E. coli, a type of bacteria indicating potential contamination, in the Fish Creek system. South Gippsland Water has issued a Boil Water Advisory for Fish Creek...

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10 Apr 2025

Kongwak, Korumburra, Mirboo North share in veterans grants

MINISTER for Veterans Natalie Suleyman this week announced the successful recipients of two grant programs funding local government, ex-service organisations and community groups to upgrade their facilities and create welcoming, accessible places to...

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10 Apr 2025