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Preps make a start at Leongatha Primary School

Jan 29 2025 Updated January 29, 2025

Andrew Paloczi

1 min read

Leongatha Primary School's Prep students were excited to make a start on Wednesday, the occasion being just as special for new principal Warwick Ford.

Duo arrested after almost $100K in cigarettes and alcohol allegedly stolen in South Gippsland

POLICE have arrested two people following a series of alleged commercial burglaries across the Bass Coast this week, where almost $100k worth of cigarettes and alcohol were allegedly stolen. It’s alleged the duo targeted multiple service stations...

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Police investigate alleged stabbing incident in Wonthaggi, victim airlifted

THE Sentinel-Times has contacted Police Media after reports on the community-based Latrobe Valley Incidents & Crime Activity & Locations social media page reported a “stabbing incident” in Wonthaggi at 8.20pm. The Sentinel-Times contacted...

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Sentinel-Times

10 Oct 2025

Emergency Services

Police appeal for footage after motorcyclist airlifted following collision

POLICE are investigating and have appealed for witnesses with CCTV and dashcam footage after a motorcycle collided with a vehicle turning right along Bass Highway this afternoon around 2.45pm. It’s understood the driver of a vehicle had slowed and...

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Sentinel-Times

11 Oct 2025

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Council still trying to kick Meeniyan pensioner out of her ‘home’

THE South Gippsland Shire Council is still threatening to take Meeniyan pensioner Aileen Hughes to court. They’ve charged her with failing to comply with a Building Order, dated September 17, 2024, to cease occupation of a home she has lived in...

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Michael Giles

17 Oct 2025

Wonthaggi part of ground-breaking family violence initiative

THE Victorian Government is expanding an innovative program that places specialist family violence workers alongside police. Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Natalie Hutchins this week announced a $1.5 million investment for the Alexis...

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Sentinel-Times

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Smooth sailing after rocky start to Cowes’ streetscape upgrade

IT’S safe to say the Bass Coast Shire Council made a rocky start to its $8.3 million Stage 1 of the Cowes Streetscape Master Plan Delivery Project and there could well be more tears before the initial phase of the works gets wrapped up just before...

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Local wildlife carer Susan Moore in running for Australian of the Year Local Hero Award

TARWIN Lower wildlife rescuer and carer, Susan Moore has been named as one of four Victorian nominees for the 2026 Australian of the Year Local Hero Award. Nominees for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards for Victoria include sisters bringing...

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Sentinel-Times

10 hours ago

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Stand-up Paddleboard surfers beat the storm at Phillip Island

THEY heard the weather warning yesterday but undeterred, competitors in the 2025 Australian SUP Titles at Phillip Island still hit the waves in surprisingly good conditions at Surfies Point on Wednesday, October 23. With a stiff north-westerly wind...

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Michael Giles

17 hours ago