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Volunteers awarded at Bass Coast Health’s annual Volunteer Celebration

Bass Coast Health (BCH) paid tribute to the 134 active volunteers who help the public health service to deliver care to the community, at the annual Volunteer Celebration during National Volunteer Week. They were acknowledged for their contribution...

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It’s raining goals as Parrots swamp Power in ‘South Gippsland Showdown’

LEONGATHA has come on strong after a solid opening quarter by Wonthaggi to run away with the first South Gippsland Showdown of 2025 in impressive style. The Parrots and the Power were sitting equal top after seven rounds, 6 and 1, and the game...

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Jill received 20 years with sights on Making a Difference

At the May meeting of the Inverloch VIEW Club a special award was presented to long-time member, Jill Widmer. Jill joined Inverloch VIEW Club over 20 years ago and shortly after joining became a member of the committee. Up until her retirement from...

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Bass Coast Health launches inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan

BASS Coast Health (BCH) is committed to providing culturally safe care to the First Nations People of the Bass Coast and South Gippsland. In a sign of this commitment, BCH launched its first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at Wonthaggi...

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Massive expansion for San Remo in new Bass Coast Shire plan

THE State Government has set the course of development across 24 towns and settlements in Bass Coast for the next 50 years by releasing the long-awaited draft Statement of Planning Policy (SPP). However, while it is officially still a “draft”...

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Kilcunda makes waves, as top tourism finalist

BASS Coast’s beloved gem, Kilcunda, has been announced as a finalist in a major tourism award, proving Kilcunda isn’t just a town you drive through, it’s a place worth hitting the brakes for. And Bass Coast Shire Council are encouraging our...

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There’s a lot more things to football, they say

ALL roads lead to the Leongatha Recreation Reserve on Saturday, June 7 for the eagerly anticipated contest between South Gippsland rivals Leongatha and Wonthaggi. And spicing up an already tasty menu are the changes both sides have made ahead of the...

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RSL to sponsor two students to undertake the Kokoda Trail

THE Leongatha RSL will be sponsoring two Leongatha secondary school students to embark on a tough but life-changing pilgrimage along the Kokoda Trail. The trail in Papua New Guinea is renowned as the location of the World War II battle between...

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Running in the Shadows due to hit the stage in Wonthaggi

EXPERIENCE Australia’s premier tribute to Fleetwood Mac – Running In The Shadows. Running in the Shadows is Australia’s longest running tribute to this iconic band, and will perform at Wonthaggi Union Theatre, Wonthaggi on Friday, July 4...

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Eyes roll over Erin Patterson’s use of emojis in group chat messages

HOW good are you with emojis? It’s a matter for the jury, as they say, but you can probably chance your arm and say the use of an emoji with a straight line for the mouth, in several of Erin Patterson’s messages to her Facebook group chat...

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Olive Justice Place moves to head of the queue for streetscape project

By Bruce Wardley THE inclusion of public toilets at Olive Justice Place in Cowes has been fast-tracked by Bass Coast Council and will now be included in Stage 2 of the Cowes Streetscape Plan. With tenders now being called for the $8 million dollar...

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Sport

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Crowd gathers round for Female Festival of Footy

AFL Gippsland, Latrobe Health Services and Female Football Gippsland successfully hosted the Latrobe Health Services Gippsland Gather Round Female Festival of Footy on Sunday, May 25, at Yinnar Recreation Reserve. The event was a vibrant celebration...

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Rep teams prepare to head to Albury Wodonga

ON SATURDAY, May 31, the Gippsland Soccer League celebrated their 2025 Representative Squads with a Jersey Presentation at Drouin Dragon’s new facility. With their biggest event, the Country Championships, taking place next weekend, this was...

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It’s raining goals as Parrots swamp Power in ‘South Gippsland Showdown’

LEONGATHA has come on strong after a solid opening quarter by Wonthaggi to run away with the first South Gippsland Showdown of 2025 in impressive style. The Parrots and the Power were sitting equal top after seven rounds, 6 and 1, and the game...

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Real Estate

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Downsizers dream home

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On The Land

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‘Managing a dry season’ at Koonwarra Hall today

SOUTH Gippsland Landcare Network is sponsoring a timely event for local farmers, and others, at the Koonwarra Hall on Wednesday this week, May 28 from 1pm to 3.30pm. The day will feature information on a range of dry season initiatives with Fion...

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People of Post grants program as charities face cost-of-living crisis

LATEST research commissioned by Australia Post has found that 40% of regular-giving Australians have donated less in the past 12 months due to cost-of-living pressures, with half of Australians saying they give less to charity because of the...

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$5,000 scholarship supporting mental health in rural communities

INVERLOCH local and aspiring mental health advocate Jorja Hughes is among nine recipients of the 2025 Supplier Scholarship Program, an initiative by Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) supporting the future leaders of the dairy industry. Jorja, 20, is...

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Upcoming volunteer tree Planting Days with Phillip Island Landcare Group

PLANTING indigenous trees and shrubs is a key part of what Landcare do, and the group loves to welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities to participate. Phillip Island Landcare Group (PILG) work together to make Phillip Island a biodiverse...

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Local Business & Tourism

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Local Business and Tourism

Leongatha Business Association shares ideas for shire development

LEONGATHA Business Association president Marty Reidy is taking South Gippsland Shire Council up on its invitation to respond to its Draft Council Plan, Budget and Financial Plan, having prepared an extensive submission on behalf of LBA, keen to see...

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Local Business and Tourism

Family business Van Steensel Timbers marks 60-year milestone

VAN Steensel Timbers of Grantville and Officer marked 60 years of trading recently, with promotions, special giveaways and barbecues held throughout April to celebrate the milestone. The Grantville store was established about 35 years ago, an...

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Local Business and Tourism

Reliable mess-free firewood available in Bass Coast and South Gippsland

SUSTAINABLY grown kiln-dried hardwood mill ends that make excellent firewood are again available from four businesses in South Gippsland and Bass Coast Shires. The timber is grown in Tasmania and milled in East Gippsland for the building trade and...

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Local Business and Tourism

Trustworthy hair and beauty solutions

STYLING tips and trends are continually circulating online. So, whether it’s a bouncy, natural, effortless blow wave or a sleek, precision-cut bob, having a trustworthy hairdresser to create the desired look is necessary, and the owner of Admire...

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Local Business and Tourism

Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese collects more awards

BERRYS Creek Gourmet Cheese has cemented its reputation as one of Australia’s leading cheese producers, winning multiple awards at the 2025 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show. The business, led by Barry Charlton and his partner Cheryl...

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Local Business and Tourism

Helping Victorian businesses grow with grants of up to $500,000

VICTORIAN farmers and food and drink producers seeking financial support can now apply for grants of up to $500,000 to help them transform their business, deliver market-leading products and drive sustainable operations. The Coles Nurture Fund has...

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Local Business and Tourism

Tourist numbers surge across South Gippsland

A SURGE in tourism across South Gippsland and the Bass Coast has resulted in the highest visitor numbers to the region since COVID. Visitor numbers have well exceeded seven hundred over summer for the Foster Visitors Information Centre and the Big4...

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Local Business and Tourism

Kilcunda Lobster Festival returns for their 39th year

THE community is invited to join the Kilcunda community association for their annual Kilcunda Lobster Festival on the town foreshore on Sunday, January 26 with market stalls, live music, and amusement rides to entertain the entire family. The first...

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Events

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Loch

Loch Village Food and Wine Festival

Sunday, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Garry

Garry Starr Performs Everything- Cowes

Saturday, 7:30pm - 10:30pm

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