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Andrew
Paloczi

Hopes for One Bass Coast model

The future of Destination Phillip Island (DPI) was in the spotlight at the organisation’s event last Tuesday in Summerland, following the State Government’s previously reported merger proposals and Bass Coast Shire Council’s suggested ‘One...

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Andrew Paloczi

28 Mar 2025

Football

Improvements celebrated at Korumburra Showgrounds

UPGRADED facilities for footy and netball were officially opened at the Korumburra Showgrounds on Saturday, representatives of the various organisations involved in the project there to mark the occasion. Korumburra-Bena netballers and their...

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Andrew Paloczi

27 Mar 2025

News

Austin Healey delight in Leongatha

A GLEAMING display of automotive heaven assembled at Leongatha Recreation Reserve on Wednesday as the Austin Healey National Rally hit town, with models dating from the earliest produced to the last. While about 70 cars are part of this year’s...

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Andrew Paloczi

07 Mar 2025

News

Paterson military swag heads to Canberra

By Andrew Paloczi THE MILITARY collection of Lt Col Alexander (Alex) Paterson DSO MC is heading to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, a team from the AWM assembling at Korumburra RSL last week to assess and record items and prepare them for...

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Andrew Paloczi

07 Mar 2025

Community

Broadbent encourages Korumburra senior citizens to move forward

By Andrew Paloczi KORUMBURRA Senior Citizens Club members have been urged to work with South Gippsland Shire Council to find a solution to their quest for a home base, Member for Monash Russell Broadbent highlighting the opportunity for the parties...

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Andrew Paloczi

05 Mar 2025

Community

Don’t miss Marinus Link local work opportunities

GIPPSLAND contractors and suppliers interested in becoming part of the Marinus Link project were urged to register promptly, with many turning up to hear from project leaders and shortlisted proponents at Leongatha Memorial Hall on Thursday. Marinus...

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Andrew Paloczi

27 Feb 2025

Police

Help police identify those responsible for Venus Bay wombat deaths

Venus Bay residents are in shock and Inverloch police are calling for witnesses or anyone with footage or information that may help reveal the identity of those responsible for the death of up to 10 wombats overnight on Tuesday February 18. Most of...

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Andrew Paloczi

19 Feb 2025

News

Interest rates cut by 0.25%, down to 4.1%

THE Reserve Bank of Austrlia has cut inteest rates by .25% to 4.1%. More to follow

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Michael Giles

18 Feb 2025

News

Publicans Day set to run at Stony Creek

Stony Creek Racing Club (SCRC) is ready for Furphy’s Publicans Day this Sunday February 9, with local pub operators to battle it out in the friendly but keenly contested Punters Competition, raising funds for local charities and community groups...

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Andrew Paloczi

07 Feb 2025

News

Preps make a start at Leongatha Primary School

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

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Andrew Paloczi

29 Jan 2025

News

No apprenticeship for koala Frank

A koala walked into the workshop; no seriously! Koala ‘Frank’ stopped in for a job as a mechanic in the service section of the combined Ford and Mitsubishi dealership in Leongatha. That was after pondering his career move while stationed in the...

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Andrew Paloczi

21 Jan 2025

News

Young Citizen of the Year Charlotte Ogden a worthy winner

South Gippsland Shire Council’s Young Citizen of the Year Charlotte ‘Charli’ Ogden of Leongatha is just 19 but has already developed strong leadership skills, and plans to have a positive impact on the environment through her knowledge of...

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Andrew Paloczi

16 Jan 2025

News

Ian Rasmussen is South Gippsland Citizen of the Year

Newly announced South Gippsland Shire Council Citizen of the Year Ian Rasmussen is showing no sign of slowing down, describing himself as a “hyperactive 86-year-old” and continuing to contribute to several organisations in various voluntary...

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Andrew Paloczi

15 Jan 2025