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Andrew
Paloczi

French Island koala crisis

FRENCH Island’s worst drought in 80 years and insufficient koala population control measures have led to a crisis situation with gum trees dying and koalas starving, locals desperate to see action from the Victorian Government. That needs to come...

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Andrew Paloczi

23 Nov 2025

News

Nathan Hersey back in the Mayor’s chair

NATHAN Hersey has returned for a second term as South Gippsland Shire Mayor, his vote combined with those of Councillors Brad Snell, Scott Rae, John Kennedy and Steve Finlay ensuring a majority decision in Cr Hersey’s favour, Cr Rae having also...

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Andrew Paloczi

19 Nov 2025

News

Fun for a cause in Dalyston

PEOPLE will be Kickin’ Up for Cancer this Saturday November 15 at Dalyston Hall, OMK Cricket Club adding line dancing to its renowned fundraising efforts for the McGrath Foundation to support cancer care. Expected mild conditions are ideal...

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Andrew Paloczi

14 Nov 2025

News

Rain can’t hinder respect in Korumburra

LOCALS characteristically shrugged off the rain to pay their respects at the Korumburra Cenotaph this morning for Remembrance Day, 100-year-old Avis Tilley one of those unconcerned by the 8 degree temperature and the wet. Korumburra RSL President...

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Andrew Paloczi

11 Nov 2025

On the land

Rain alters seasonal outlook at Leongatha Store Sale

CONFIDENCE and prices were high at today’s Leongatha Store Sale following good recent rain. “It was a grass driven market,” SEJ livestock agent Owen Kindellan said. Auctioneer Jimmy Kyle, fondly known to those at SEJ as ‘Hollywood’ lived...

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Andrew Paloczi

06 Nov 2025

News

ATM ram raid in Korumburra

An attempt to steal cash from a Korumburra ATM at around 2.30am this morning failed to achieve its objective, instead causing substantial damage to the wall of WEF Accounting. Bass Coast Crime Scene Services attended, with police saying they would...

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Andrew Paloczi

06 Nov 2025

News

Leongatha Secondary students back the Poppy Appeal

REMEMBRANCE Day is a lower-profile event than Anzac Day but still an important occasion, a chance to reflect on sacrifices made and to make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families through the Poppy Appeal, Leongatha Secondary...

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Andrew Paloczi

05 Nov 2025

Sport

Korumburra South Eastern Victorian Sheep Dog Trials on from Saturday

DOGS and handlers will work in synergy, combining instinct, skill and patience as they contend with often-uncooperative sheep at this weekend’s South Eastern Victorian Sheep Dog Trials at the Korumburra Showgrounds, with everyone invited to enjoy...

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Andrew Paloczi

05 Nov 2025

Golf

Golfers do it for Jarrod in Leongatha

By Andrew Paloczi SPECTACULAR weather played its part in a great ‘Doing it for Jarrod’ golf day at Leongatha Golf Club on Thursday, over 100 players taking to the course and raising funds for Challenge, which supports kids with cancer. Doing it...

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Andrew Paloczi

04 Nov 2025

Community

Precise location of Foster Skatepark to be determined

By Andrew Paloczi THOSE at Foster & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society remain certain that a planned skatepark in the showgrounds will have a detrimental impact on the town’s annual Show, given space is already tight. However, the...

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Andrew Paloczi

02 Nov 2025

News

Spooky fun in Welshpool

WELSHPOOL’S small army of Trick or Treaters is ready to hit the pavement after enjoying sausages in bread at the town’s new barbecue shelter. It’s then off to the Welshpool Hotel for a spooky disco. The Welshpool and District Advisory Group...

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Andrew Paloczi

31 Oct 2025

Local Business and Tourism

Learn about Koonwarra fossils and contribute to exciting display project

By Andrew Paloczi TYING in with Koonwarra’s next market, there’s a chance to learn about the significant Koonwarra Fossil Bed and what was discovered there, with Palaeontologist Mike Cleeland running a couple of sessions on the morning of...

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Andrew Paloczi

30 Oct 2025

News

Community feedback opportunities on South Gippsland Shire Council initiatives

THOSE enjoying Wednesday’s sunny conditions while passing Leongatha Memorial Hall at lunchtime had the perfect opportunity to engage with South Gippsland Shire councillors and staff and put forward their views on various plans and issues. Some...

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Andrew Paloczi

29 Oct 2025