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5 hours ago

PIBC specialty twinny event

THE Phillip Island Boardriders Club (PIBC) held their Twinny Specialty event on Saturday, January 18. It was a resounding success showcasing a fantastic day of surf, camaraderie, and competition at the second car park of Cape Woolamai. With waves...

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10 hours ago

Inverloch Running Festival: A first for Bass Coast

THERE is a new highlight to the summer season coming and it will kick off on March 15 and 16 in Inverloch. Whether you’re looking to get active this year, or you have a love for music festivals, the new Inverloch Running Festival, supported by the...

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15 Jan 2025

Poowong’s Skills Development Day: A slam dunk!

THE Poowong & District Amateur Basketball Association hosted its Skills Development Day on January 10, and it was a huge success! The sessions were led by Riley Parkinson, owner and founder of Parkoball Training, who brought his expertise and...

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14 Jan 2025

On the land

Ask questions before upgrading farm water equipment

SEASONAL conditions have led to a shortage of stock water across most of Victoria which has renewed interest in constructing farm dams, and the addition of pumps, bores, tanks, troughs and piping. Farmers are advised to ask some important questions...

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14 Jan 2025

Bena residents urgently address road safety issues

CONCERNED residents are calling on the South Gippsland Shire Council to urgently address safety issues on the Bena-Kongwak Road after a near-fatal accident last week. The collision between two vehicles, occurred on Thursday, January 9 in the early...

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14 Jan 2025

‘Super Swim Hero’ Amy Hodson takes on her third challenge

AMY Hodson is known for her determination and strong spirit; at just 12-year-old, Amy will dive in again for charity, raising funds for the Starlight Foundation in her third ‘Super Swim Challenge’ setting herself a goal to swim 30km in the month...

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09 Jan 2025

Myli (My Community Library) sparks imagination over the holidays

WHETHER you’re looking to beat the heat, avoid a wet summers day or simply searching for something to spark imagination over the summer break, Myli (My Community Library) has a vast range of school holiday activities designed to engage and inspire...

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07 Jan 2025

Ted Grambeau Slide Night: Celebrating Surfing, Photography, and Community

ON Tuesday, January 14, the Phillip Island Boardriders Club (PIBC) is honoured to host Ted Grambeau Slide Night, an evening dedicated to celebrating the artistry, adventure, and storytelling of one of the surf world’s most iconic photographers...

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07 Jan 2025

Birds of Tokyo, Boy & Bear, The Cat Empire and more are coming to Phillip Island for Ocean Sounds

RETURNING for its 8th festival edition, Ocean Sounds is an annual family-friendly, music-lovers’ all-day sunset concert series that will take place on the beautiful Phillip Island this summer and there are only 100 tickets remaining! For the first...

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03 Jan 2025

On the land

Hotter days on the horizon – managing livestock and heat stress

AS we move through summer, heat stress in livestock can become a major issue both for production levels and animal welfare, but there are precautions that you can take. The ideal temperature range for cattle is between 5 and 25°C, and for adult...

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02 Jan 2025

Santa makes a splash in the PIBC Aggregate 3 competition

SATURDAY, December 21 Phillip Island Boardriders Club (PIBC) in addition to their Longboard 3 and Supergroms 3, also held their Aggregate 3 competition and Christmas presentation. Aggregate 3 competition included high-energy performances with 120...

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24 Dec 2024

The Sands Invy Fun Run kicks off on January 5

CREATING a community event is a bold endeavour that calls for resilience, but founders of Adventure South, Samantha and Geoff Van de Lustgraaf are up for the challenge. Together they are sharing their passion for the outdoors and encouraging others...

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