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Andrew
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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

News

Learn how to stay fire safe in Venus Bay and surrounds

Tarwin Lower and District CFA is holding a summer bushfire information event at Jupiter Park, Venus Bay, this Saturday January 4 at 10.30am. People will hear responses to questions such as where to go in the event of a fire, what to do with their...

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Andrew Paloczi

03 Jan 2025

News

Stony Creek racing action on Saturday

A holiday vibe will be in the air at the Evans Petroleum Saturday Races in Stony Creek this weekend, with entertainment for the whole family. Kelly Sports will again be running supervised activities for the kids, and showbags from Country Racing...

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Andrew Paloczi

02 Jan 2025

News

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

25 Dec 2024

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