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Courtney
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Battle of Waitavolo plaque placed in Wonthaggi

A PLAQUE was unveiled on the wall of the Wonthaggi Plaza Arcade today to commemorate the men from Wonthaggi who fought and died in the Battle of Waitavolo, 80 years ago. This spot in Graham Street was chosen for the plaque as it was once the union...

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Courtney O'Brien

18 hours ago

Community

Tiger snake caught in Wonthaggi’s main street

A TIGER snake slithering down Graham Street in Wonthaggi at lunchtime today caused a bit of a stir among shoppers. All the attention from fascinated pedestrians drove the reptile, which was seen to be coming from the taxi rank, to seek sanctuary in...

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Courtney O'Brien

20 hours ago

Community

Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally celebrates 35 years this weekend

THE Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally will be celebrating 35 years as an annual vintage machinery show once again this weekend, with more to see and do than ever before. An array of children’s activities will keep the kids entertained...

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Courtney O'Brien

13 Mar 2025

Community

More manufactured water for more river water

VICTORIA’S draft 30-year infrastructure strategy is looking to transition away from a reliance on river water to having a greater reliance on manufactured water, such as that from the desalination plant in Wonthaggi, to meet water needs. The...

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Courtney O'Brien

12 Mar 2025

Community

New low hits as thieves steal chainsaws from Wednesday Warriors

THIEVES have stooped to a new low, having deliberately broken in and stolen nine chainsaws from the volunteer, not for profit Mirboo North group, Friends of Lyrebird Forest Walk. Friends of Lyrebird Forest Walk (FOLFW), otherwise known as the...

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Courtney O'Brien

12 Mar 2025

Community

Infrastructure Victoria recommends expansion of idle desalination plant

LAST Monday, March 3, evening Infrastructure Victoria released their draft 30-year infrastructure strategy, with recommendations for the expansion of the desalination plant in Wonthaggi, which has operated sporadically over the past 13 years. With...

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Courtney O'Brien

12 Mar 2025

Community

Infrastructure Victoria recommends expansion of idle desal plant

INFRASTRUCTURE Victoria have recently released their draft 30-year infrastructure strategy, with recommendations for the expansion of the desalination plant in Wonthaggi, which has operated sporadically over the past 13 years. With climate change...

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Courtney O'Brien

04 Mar 2025

Football

$250,000 for Wonthaggi Power ground upgrades

GREAT news, just prior to the start of the football-netball season for the Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club. The club’s oval at Wonthaggi has received a $250,000 grant for various works to be undertaken as part of $1.4 million round of...

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Courtney O'Brien

04 Mar 2025

Community

Eviction from Tarwin Fuel Supplies leaves locals and owner fuming

VENUS Bay and Tarwin Lower Locals were left stranded and angry when they were unable to get fuel this morning at Tarwin Fuel as the property landlord evicted the tenant and business owner. Manager of Tarwin Fuel, Yubaraj Khadka took over the...

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Courtney O'Brien

28 Feb 2025

Sport

SJD Homes donates to Deb Rielly Run for the Kids - on this Sunday

SJD HOMES have recently donated $2000 to the Deb Rielly Run for the Kids, an annual event being held in Kilcunda on Sunday February 23. Deb Rielly was a much loved and inspirational part of the Bass Coast Community who sadly passed away in 2019. As...

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Courtney O'Brien

18 Feb 2025

Community

Competition to name supersized composter

THE LEONGATHA Community Garden (LCG) have been the lucky recipients of a supersized composter and they need help naming the behemoth. LCG recently unveiled their newly renovated machine which boasts a whopping 1770 litres of composting power. It is...

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Courtney O'Brien

14 Feb 2025

Community

Power line downed by cattle truck in Leongatha

A CATTLE truck has hit and downed power lines which are currently across Young Street in Leongatha this afternoon. Emergency services are on the scene and directing traffic away from the incident until it can be safely secured. More to come

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Courtney O'Brien

06 Feb 2025

Community

Find the perfect cheese at the Loch Cheese Merchant

ARTISAN cheese crafted by skilled cheese makers from as far away as Europe and as close to home as Fish Creek can be discovered at the newly established Loch Cheese Merchant. With up to 100 different cheeses stocked at any one time, the choice is...

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Courtney O'Brien

23 Jan 2025