South Gippsland Sentinel Times

13 hours ago

Cowpat Bingo hits the spot at Loch Primary School

WHILE cowpats aren’t usually the source of much excitement, that couldn’t be said at Loch Primary School where one such deposit brought tears of joy, a lady who normally doesn’t win anything picking up $500 in Cowpat Bingo on Sunday. Organiser...

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15 hours ago

State Coal Mine whistle blows for Remembrance Day in Wonthaggi

THREE short blasts from the State Coal Mine whistle and The Last Post was heard on Wonthaggi’s P.A. system to mark the start of a minute silence for Remembrance Day. Hundreds braved somewhat inclement weather at the start of the service to be...

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Bruce Wardley

16 hours ago

Rain can’t hinder respect in Korumburra

LOCALS characteristically shrugged off the rain to pay their respects at the Korumburra Cenotaph this morning for Remembrance Day, 100-year-old Avis Tilley one of those unconcerned by the 8 degree temperature and the wet. Korumburra RSL President...

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Andrew Paloczi

16 hours ago

Foster RSL successful in Victoria Remembers Grants Program

MINISTER for Veterans Natalie Suleyman today announced the recipients of this year’s Anzac Day Proceeds Fund and Victoria Remembers programs – providing more than $1.5 million in funding to deliver vital support to veterans and their families...

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17 hours ago

The Memorial Hall Leongatha: Our place of remembrance

By Lyn Skillern THE magnificent Leongatha Memorial Hall remains a symbol of remembrance almost 100 years after its grand opening in May 1926, Esteemed soldier, Brigadier General ‘Pompey’ Elliott officiated at the opening, the Memorial Hall...

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The lucky one

CENTENARIAN Bruce Crowl is a familiar face around Corner Inlet. From his residence in Foster right through to his work with Welshpool and District Horticultural Society, he’s a local legend. Ahead of Remembrance Day, the Sentinel-Times caught up...

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Chloe Kent

Melina Bath joins Leongatha for Remembrance Day service on Sunday

ABOUT thirty people made their way into the Salvation Army Hall in Leongatha on Sunday morning for a special Remembrance Day service. It was run with the Leongatha RSL and led by chaplain Cyril Payne OAM, who spoke about how this year marks 107...

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Trent Westaway

Emergency Services

Venus Bay Public Rescue Equipment stations win national award

THE Public Rescue Equipment station initiative at Venus Bay has been named the national Innovation of the Year at the Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence. The PRE stations were installed along Venus Bay beaches as part of a trial to...

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Remembrance Day Services... start soon

Cowes A service will take place at the Cowes cenotaph. See story for more information. Fish Creek At Fish Creek, the Remembrance Day service is subject to access to the site, which is currently affected by the town’s landscaping works. Foster...

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Bridge Fury: Bridge impasse continues as residents rally over closed Kernot bridge

KERNOT locals are enraged over delays in funding for the closed Stewart Road bridge after paramedics were delayed by 15 minutes for a life-threatening medical emergency last week and forced to divert around the closed bridge. Seventy Kernot...

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20 hours ago

Sport

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Sport

Joyride Rookie Cup Round 3 – Strong showing from Bass Coast MTB

BASS Coast riders made their presence felt at the final Round of the Joyride Rookie Cup in Eildon on the weekend, delivering a series of confident performances across four junior categories. The Phillip Island contingent handled the fast and...

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16 hours ago

Sport

Scarlett Rennie wraps up Victorian Micro Groms Cup in third place at Torquay

THE Victorian Micro Groms Cup, presented by Surf Better Now, has wrapped up on the Surf Coast in wild surf that saw the future of Victorian surfing on show. Over 60 of the next generation of surfing talent competed in the 5,500 rated event held at...

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10 Nov 2025

Sport

Practice run for Premier at Mirboo North stadium

NO ONE is complaining about the unexpected visit by Premier Jacinta Allan to Mirboo North on Tuesday, October 21, or that she practiced shooting hoops with Belinda Snell, the town’s much-loved Olympic hero. And locals are hopeful that the practice...

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09 Nov 2025

Real Estate

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On The Land

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On the land

Rain alters seasonal outlook at Leongatha Store Sale

CONFIDENCE and prices were high at today’s Leongatha Store Sale following good recent rain. “It was a grass driven market,” SEJ livestock agent Owen Kindellan said. Auctioneer Jimmy Kyle, fondly known to those at SEJ as ‘Hollywood’ lived...

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Andrew Paloczi

06 Nov 2025

On the land

Women in Dairy Ladies’ Lunch celebrates women who drive change

Tickets are free for dairy farmers, and available for a price of $50 for service providers – available on the Dairy Australia Gippsland website

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06 Nov 2025

On the land

Join a series of free water planning webinars with Agriculture Victoria

AGRICULTURE Victoria is inviting farmers to sit down with a cuppa and join a series of water planning webinars running over five weeks. Agriculture Victoria Land Management Extension Officer Clem Sturmfels said deciding on upgrades to your farm...

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05 Nov 2025

Bargain city at Inverloch farmer’s clearing sale

Brendan Fletcher picked up a stash of old tools for $15 from a clearing sale at Inverloch last Friday. COLLECTORS of old wooden tools, firewood enthusiasts, farmers, gardeners, just about anyone… If you didn’t turn out at a genuinely good...

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02 Nov 2025

Local Business & Tourism

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Crugnale MP announces $5.5 million restoration for Newhaven Jetty

MUCH-needed repairs to restore recreational boating and fishing access to Newhaven’s popular jetty will be prioritised thanks to more than $5.5 million in funding through the Allan Labor Government’s Better Boating Fund. After being closed for...

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03 Nov 2025

The original Prom Market at Foster is still the best

The Oxley family of Fish Creek, including Daisy the Dachshund, who couldn’t be left in a hot car, enjoyed the shady trees at the Foster Showgrounds during a warm start to the summer Prom Produce and Craft Market season on Sunday. oster2_4425...

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Local Business and Tourism

02 Nov 2025

Learn about Koonwarra fossils and contribute to exciting display project

By Andrew Paloczi TYING in with Koonwarra’s next market, there’s a chance to learn about the significant Koonwarra Fossil Bed and what was discovered there, with Palaeontologist Mike Cleeland running a couple of sessions on the morning of...

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Andrew Paloczi

30 Oct 2025

Shack Bay staircase closed for works from November 5

A POPULAR spot for locals to exercise and to take a quiet dip in the ocean, Shack Bay near Inverloch will be inaccessible during much of November and December this year. Parks Victoria has advised that the Shack Bay Beach Access Staircase will be...

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29 Oct 2025

Further improvements for Newhaven Boat Ramp

THE poor condition of the Newhaven boat ramp jetty was holding up other possible improvements to this very busy local boating facility. But not anymore after the State Government committed a share of more than $475,000 to be spent on maintenance...

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28 Oct 2025

Why another Archies Creek season is music to our ears

RUSSELL Morris, Judith Durham, Jimmy Barnes, Paul Kelly, Renee Geyer, Peter Garrett, Wally de Backer, John Farnham of course, and even Bon Scott. They all have it. A vocal quality that rings out like a bell. The clarity, the musicality, the tone...

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19 Oct 2025

Work starts soon on reopening iconic Sealers Cove Walk

PRESIDENT of Bushwalking Australia, Jeff McDonell, considers the Sealers Cove Walk the best walking track in Victoria and more’s the pity then that it has been closed due to flooding damage since 2021. The good news is a contract has been awarded...

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Local Business and Tourism

15 Oct 2025

Wonthaggi icon celebrates 115 years of style and service

THE whistles blew; the trains steamed into town and life revolved around tent city. Wonthaggi was finding its feet and was the new kid in Victoria. Passed down through four generations, Melbourne Furnishing Company in Wonthaggi opened that same...

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Bruce Wardley

03 Oct 2025

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15 Nov

Fish Creek Festival of Stories

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04 Nov 2025

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