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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.

Roof fire in Murray Street premises

FIREFIGHTERS from Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Dalyston are currently at the scene of a roof fire in Wonthaggi on Murray Street. It’s believed the building may contain asbestos and those in the area are urged to avoid the smoke at this stage. More to...

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Sentinel-Times

18 Nov 2025

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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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Sentinel-Times

14 Nov 2025

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Bringing it home: Monster Truck mayhem returns to Korumburra

IN THE decade since Korumburra’s Simon O’Neill founded SouthCoast Monster Trucks (SCMT), his company has been putting on shows all over Australia. But recently, Simon decided it was time to bring the SCMT action to his own hometown. This...

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Sentinel-Times

14 Nov 2025

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AKD announces closure of Yarram sawmill

ASSOCIATED Kiln Driers (AKD) announced today the closure of its Yarram sawmill in Gippsland. The decision, which impacts 73 employees, comes amid challenging market conditions and the prolonged slowdown in housing construction across the country...

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Sentinel-Times

18 Nov 2025

Local arts community calls for action on Wonthaggi Technical School site

A PASSIONATE group of former teachers and pupils of the former Wonthaggi Secondary and Technical Schools joined local residents at Wishart Reserve to call for funding to develop an arts and community space on the abandoned site. Local resident Ross...

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Shire in ‘heartfelt’ appeal for more Neighbourhood House funding

THE tears welled up in Cr Ron Bauer’s eyes when he started to speak about his first experience visiting his local Neighbourhood House, the Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre (PICAL), and saw all the food bank meals lined up for needy...

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Sentinel-Times

16 hours ago

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Washaway another hiccup for $7.7 million shared pathway

THE staggering cost of the $7.7 million shared pathway from Wonthaggi to Inverloch continues to raise local concerns following deep washaways after recent heavy rain. Rod O’Neill from the Inverloch Glamping Company, which is located on Drowleys...

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Sentinel-Times

19 hours ago

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Sandbag solution no solution for Inverloch says new Liberal Leader

A SANDBAG solution for the Inverloch surf beach is no solution at all according to the newly elected Leader of the State Liberal Party Jess Wilson. Taking over the Liberal leadership role from former leader Brad Battin who himself was no stranger to...

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Bruce Wardley

21 Nov 2025