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Chloe
Kent

If only you knew my story - Opening night spectacular at Wonthaggi Theatrical Group

There is something magical about the unknown. The smaller lesser well-known plays, the twists and turns you don’t see coming, the ones you might, especially in intimate venues. It’s different to the bold architecture of The Phantom of the Oper...

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Chloe Kent

27 Sep 2024

News

Three defence force deaths every fortnight, support is key says Inverloch RSL

*Warning: This article contains references to mental health, suicide and defence force trauma. AN AVERAGE of 78 serving or ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members have died by suicide each year for the past 10 years. An average of three...

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Chloe Kent

18 Sep 2024

News

Nyora’s Keefer Wilson nabs spot in Olympic skateboard final

NYORA’S Keefer Wilson has secured his spot in the finals to be held in a few short hours after a spectacular run of 81.70, 88.60 and 90.10. One of the younger men in the finals line up Keefer put on a spectacular display for the crowds in heat four...

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Chloe Kent

07 Aug 2024

News

ArtCubes arrive in Toora, grand opening this weekend

THE ArtCubes Toora iteration has begun! Aimed at celebrating local art and fostering community engagement, they are here for the next 3.5 months. Set to bring colour, community and creativity to Toora. They are small shipping containers converted...

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Chloe Kent

25 Jul 2024

News

New life for the historical rail precinct

DENNIS Laversha’s 2012 vision sketched and proudly on display on the walls inside Wonthaggi & Districts Historical Society has come to life. There may be a couple of small differences, but standing in front of the vision, whilst taking in the...

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Chloe Kent

16 Jul 2024

News

BCF, Forty Winks to transform the old Bunnings site

CONSTRUCTION is set to begin in July at the old Bunnings site on the corner of McKenzie Street and Korumburra Road in Wonthaggi. The green shed will make way for four new large retail spaces according to MPG Funds Management, the owners of the site...

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Chloe Kent

20 Jun 2024

Sport

Underwater hockey head to Internationals

IT MAY not be an Olympic sport yet, but until such time as it’s recognised amongst the likes of water polo, diving and swimming, the World Championships will continue to unite and showcase the best of the best. This year those best include four...

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Chloe Kent

18 Jun 2024

News

Tools down at The Block

IT’S almost time for tools down on Justice Road with The Block officially finishing filming this Sunday (June 2) after 13 weeks. Expected to air on channel Nine right after the Olympic Games, the team behind the scenes have noted that it has been...

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Chloe Kent

31 May 2024

Police

New sheriff in town - Community chase ends in arrest

By Chloe Kent THERE’S a new sheriff in town tonight after local resident Billy Caddy and his dog Bluey helped arrest a youth offender on Sunday morning on Daryl Avenue. It was major win for the Wonthaggi community, after a spate of youth vehicle...

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Chloe Kent

09 Apr 2024

News

Male rescued from Inverloch cliffs

A MALE in his 20s has been rescued from Inverloch cliffs in a joint operation by firefighters and SES members after finding himself in trouble this morning around 11.20am. Inverloch CFA responded to the location 200 yards from the car park to...

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Chloe Kent

14 Mar 2024

News

Stauffer dominates ahead of Superbike opener

“ONE down, three to go,” Max Stauffer triumphantly announced on Thursday after taking the win in the 2024 Phillip Island Superbike Go-Kart Challenge. Friendly rivalry was on the cards as Australian and World Superbike riders had some fun on the...

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Chloe Kent

22 Feb 2024

Emergency Services

Firefighters blacking out after French Island blaze amid storm aftermath

FOREST Fire Management crews and Bass Coast Group CFA firefighters are working on blacking out approximately two hectares in the French Island National Park on the northern side of the island. It’s believed the fire is most likely to have started...

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Chloe Kent

15 Feb 2024

Emergency Services

Mirboo North in ruins as deadly storm leaves trail of destruction and despair

UTTER devastation, that is the only way to describe Mirboo North, who bore the brunt of Tuesday’s wild Victorian weather. Described by some as a scene straight out of a natural disaster movie, residents had no warning of what they would truly...

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Chloe Kent

15 Feb 2024