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Sign lettering stolen from Korumburra Botanic Park gates

DESPERATE thieves have stolen the lettering from the Korumburra Botanical Park sign from the front gates, only a year after the brass commemorative plaque was stolen. Locals speculated that the letters may have been taken to be melted down for a few...

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Mycelia Renewables awarded Bank Australia’s customer community grant

WONTHAGGI-BASED renewable energy charity and social enterprise, Mycelia Renewables Ltd, has been selected as a recipient of Bank Australia’s annual community customer grant program. Mycelia Renewables is focused on supporting and enabling rural...

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People and Lifestyle

Inverloch Jazz Festival in full swing this weekend

THE Inverloch Jazz Festival is underway at Inverloch Saturday (Aug 2) and Sunday (Aug 3) with a big weekend of top class entertainment across four locations. Performing to a full house at the Inverloch Hub Friday night the Streeton Court Big Band...

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Leongatha Scout Group benefits from combined Mega Garage Sale

LEONGATHA Scout Group will benefit from the Mega Garage Sale running through until 5pm on Friday August 1 and from 10am-3pm on Saturday August 2 at Leongatha Scout Hall. While the market stalls selling games, puzzles, books, clothes, and even kits...

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Leaders of the future in Newhaven College’s Youth Parliament

NEWHAVEN College’s Youth Parliament Team exhibited remarkable dedication and commitment during their participation in the Victorian Youth Parliament, held at the Legislative Council (Upper House of the Victorian Parliament) during the winter...

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Newhaven College students volunteer in Borneo

Over the school holidays, an intrepid group of 18 Year 10 Newhaven College students volunteered their time by engaging in conservation work in the Kinabatangan River area of Borneo. The group was accompanied by teachers, Fiona Smart and David...

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People and Lifestyle

Coroner reports findings from farmers death during Mirboo North storm

THE REPORT from an inquest into the death of Bruce David Manintveld from Darlimurla, who died during the major storm event that swept through Mirboo North in February 2024, has been released. The coroner found that Bruce died after being struck by...

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New face at the Corinella and District Community Centre

AFTER her first week as the new Manager of the Corinella and District Community Centre (CDCC) Philippa Armstrong has been impressed by the warmth, expertise and dedication of the local volunteers who staff the centre. “The centre genuinely seems...

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People and Lifestyle

An exhibition which celebrates the ordinary in an extraordinary way

RACHEL Warren is a local mixed media artist who will be exhibiting her work at Coal Creek this August. Titled Finders Keepers, it is a celebration of texture, colour, and the therapeutic act of gathering and arranging. Rachel is inspired to create...

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Courtney O'Brien

Moved on after 59 days parked in Wonthaggi business district

A WOMAN and her dog have been moved on from McBride Avenue after her vehicle was towed on Wednesday, July 23, at 6.15pm after 59 days. It comes after local businesses and their staff endured over eight weeks of harassment and abuse by the woman, who...

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Red hot prices at Leongatha VLE

THURSDAY’S Leongatha Store Sale was a spectacular success all around, following on from Tuesday’s excellent Prime Sale results, Sentinel-Times being welcomed to the saleyards by Leongatha VLE managing director Brian Paynter who declared, “The...

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Emma Ryde reaches 1000 goal milestone at Leongatha

TOWERING Warragul GS Emma Ryde achieved her second 1,000 goal milestone at Leongatha today setting a new record for the Gippsland Netball League. The first ever Gippsland League shooter to hit 1000 in a regular season Emma received standing applause...

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Bass Coast Breakers band together for TAC round

THE home team came out firing scoring an early goal but the Breakers tackle pressure was great and it didn’t take long for them to respond. Despite good defensive work Edi-Asp got their second midway through the quarter and then goaled again...

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Knights ladies win the Pride Cup

ON SUNDAY, July 27, Leongatha Knights FC hosted Inverloch SC for the second annual Pride Cup. Due to substantial overnight rain, some pitch shuffling was required before the day kicked off with smiles and rainbows. Players and supporters arrived...

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Real Estate

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Rare opportunity, top location, and perfect holiday living

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On The Land

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Weekend rain welcomed by farmers across South Gippsland

Farmers may not be rejoicing just yet but with farm dams across the region at last starting to fill steady rain across most parts of South Gippsland and the Bass Coast has been more than welcome. Rainfall totals in most districts are already close...

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Kongwak PS helps in revegetating a kilometre-long wildlife corridor

THERE were plenty of dirty hands and smiles of achievement last Friday after Kongwak Primary School (KPS) students celebrated National Schools Tree Day by donning their gumboots and tree planters and contributing over 100 indigenous plants to the...

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Rescue dog, Bundy, takes on the ultimate test of working dogs

WORKING dog Bundaberg (or Bundy), a Border Collie cross Kelpie and Wonthaggi dairy farmer Jess Zammit are representing Bass Coast and the state of Victoria by taking on the 2025 Cobber Challenge to find the hardest working dog; however, Jess’s...

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Local young auctioneers aiming for national competition

Jake Anthony of Phelan & Henderson & Co, and Nutrien South Gippsland Livestock’s James Robbins were in action at Thursday’s Leongatha Store Sale, the pair set to compete in September’s Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition run by the...

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Local Business & Tourism

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Local Business and Tourism

Calling for a year-round barge service to Point Leschenault Jetty on French Island

PARKS Victoria is looking for an experienced operator to operate a year-round barge transport service to French Island using the landing site at Point Leschenault Jetty. Spirit of French Island which currently operates the barge from Corinella on...

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Local Business and Tourism

Have your say on a future vision for the Summerland Peninsula

PHILLIP Island Nature Parks is asking the community to share their ideas about the long-term future vision for the Summerland Peninsula. The Nature Parks will work with the Phillip Island (Milawul) and Bass Coast local and wider community and key...

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Local Business and Tourism

Paws & Ponies always ready to help

LEONGATHA’S Paws & Ponies, originally the Tiny Gardener, is very much a local business, its friendly staff keen to help people meet their pet and equine needs, with an emphasis on sourcing Australian products where possible. The large store...

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Local Business and Tourism

New Wonthaggi servo approved despite early opposition

A DISPUTE over a proposed service station in Wonthaggi seems to have come to a close, with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) ordering that a planning permit be issued for the project. The development, at 63-67 McKenzie Street...

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Local Business and Tourism

Hop onboard for a whale watching experience

WHALE watching at Phillip Island offers a uniquely Victorian experience, far from the warm waters and whale nurseries of Queensland. One day it may be calm seas and sunny skies on Phillip Island, the next waves crash against the boat as storm clouds...

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Local Business and Tourism

Tracking giants, a flipping good time

GEORGIA Bisset is no stranger to the waves of Phillip Island onboard Wildlife Coast Cruises, nor the beauty of the majestic whales, cheeky seals and curious dolphins. “I’m heading into my sixth whale season,” Wildlife Coast Cruises...

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Local Business and Tourism

Peter Fogarty joins Phillip Island’s annual whale celebration

CAPE Woolamai’s Peter Fogarty will be one of many presenters at this year’s Island Whale Festival, held from July 11 – 13. The recently retired police officer of 31 years has turned his passion for photography into a meaningful pursuit –...

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Local Business and Tourism

Conrad Sewell brings his regional acoustic tour to Bernnineit

CURRENTLY touring the country as part of a huge 10th anniversary acoustic tour for his multi-platinum 2014 single Firestone, Conrad Sewell will perform live in an intimate setting at Berinneit, Cowes and be joined by René Le Feuvre on July 19...

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