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New Public Rescue Equipment launched at Venus Bay

AN INITIATIVE aimed at preventing drownings is being trialled by Life Saving Victoria and Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, with Public Rescue Equipment (PRE) stations installed on the town’s five beaches. The trial, a first for the State, was...

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Andrew Paloczi

4 hours ago

News

Lt Col Paterson collection may be on the move

By Andrew Paloczi THE stunning military collection amassed by Lt Col Alexander (Alex) Paterson DSO MC may be headed to the Australian War Memorial (AWM) in Canberra, with a couple of representatives of the organisation recently visiting the...

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Andrew Paloczi

24 Dec 2024

Community

Rain can’t dampen Woorayl Lodge Fete

By Andrew Paloczi INCLEMENT weather on Saturday forced a reshuffle at Woorayl Lodge. The decision was taken at 7am to move its Fete indoors, and that call came up trumps despite the stress of extensive reorganisation in limited time. “I’m...

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Andrew Paloczi

13 Dec 2024

News

Emotional tribute to outgoing CEO Ellis

Today’s largely uneventful South Gippsland Shire Council meeting, free from debate and procedural in nature, took on a different complexion when attention turned to outgoing CEO Kerryn Ellis. When it came her turn to speak after glowing tributes...

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Andrew Paloczi

11 Dec 2024

News

Buy a Christmas tree from Ruby Fire Brigade

The exciting combination of Christmas trees and fire trucks is drawing families to Leongatha Fire Station this weekend as Ruby Fire Brigade holds its major annual fundraiser, selling affordable festive trees. “It’s going towards our new truck...

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Andrew Paloczi

07 Dec 2024

News

Help find Rufus

Koonwarra’s Janie Robinson is appealing for people to keep an eye out for missing Maremma dog Rufus who disappeared approximately 4.30am on Wednesday December 4. He is normally a guardian for goats, cattle and chooks and is also protective of family...

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Andrew Paloczi

06 Dec 2024

News

Friends of Coal Creek share magical gardens

Friends of Coal Creek’s Open Garden Weekend provided great value as people took in the splendour of four diverse gardens, three in Jumbunna and one in Korumburra. Hardy souls ventured out on Saturday despite persistent rain, with Sunday turning on...

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Andrew Paloczi

03 Dec 2024

News

Councillors Schelling and Gilligan take on leadership roles

New South Gippsland Shire Council mayor John Schelling will be supported by deputy mayor Sarah Gilligan, the pair excited about the opportunities and challenges ahead and confident they will work well together despite their often differing world...

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Andrew Paloczi

20 Nov 2024

News

Nine councillors ready to represent South Gippsland community

South Gippsland Shire’s councillor group for the next four years is now official, with all nine councillors sworn in on Wednesday morning by CEO Kerryn Ellis in Leongatha. Councillors were encouraged to embrace the principles of councillor conduct...

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Andrew Paloczi

13 Nov 2024

News

Remembrance and a Lone Pine in Korumburra

A simple and respectful Remembrance Day service was held at the Korumburra Cenotaph, followed by the unveiling of a plaque marking the long-established Lone Pine in Coleman Park, a descendant of the original Lone Pine at Gallipoli. During the...

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Andrew Paloczi

11 Nov 2024

Community

Leongatha Secondary College well drilled for English paper

PREPARATION was the key for Leongatha Secondary College (LSC) students tackling Tuesday’s VCE English exam, the Sentinel-Times hearing positive views of the paper from Year 12s after they left Mesley Hall. College leader Montana Kranen was...

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Andrew Paloczi

08 Nov 2024

News

Strzelecki candidates identify potential council cost savings

A trio of Strzelecki Ward candidates tackled the tricky question of how South Gippsland Shire Council might achieve cost savings following this month’s elections. During an online Meet the Candidates session hosted by Deb Leonard, who will run as...

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Andrew Paloczi

16 Oct 2024

News

Candidates’ events coming up in South Gippsland and Bass Coast

THERE’S less than a week now until the ballot packs are posted out in the local council elections, from Monday, October 7, and in both South Gippsland and Bass Coast, local voters are being given a few chances to ‘Meet the Candidates’. The...

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Michael Giles

03 Oct 2024