Community

Community feedback on proposed site for new Foster Fire Station

LAND on which to build a new Foster Fire Station is a step closer to being made available to the local brigade after South Gippsland Shire councillors voted on Wednesday to commence public feedback on the proposal to lease land to the CFA. That...

Sentinel-Times

26 Apr 2024

Community

South Gippsland Shire Council calls for environmental response

UPDATED coastal hazard mapping across Victoria is needed by next year and hazard mapping data gathered should be implemented into all affected Victorian planning schemes according to South Gippsland Shire Council. Councillors voted at their April...

Sentinel-Times

26 Apr 2024

Community

Honouring those past and present from Phillip Island

THE Phillip Island RSL honoured the sacrifices and courage of veterans at the Cowes cenotaph for Anzac Day, whilst too recognising the ongoing contributions of current and past service personnel, who continue to serve their country. The community...

Nicole May

25 Apr 2024

Community

Keeping council accountable for their predicted costs

THE 2024/2025 council draft budget was released for community consultation at the April 17 council meeting, a budget put together under the third year of rate capping at a current rate increase of 2.75%, yet still containing a capital works program...

Sentinel-Times

25 Apr 2024

Community

Korumburra brothers lost at war, remembered

THE SOUNDS of the South Gippsland Concert band welcomed all those to the Cenotaph in Colman Park, Korumburra at 10:30am this morning, who came to remember the soldiers who fight and died in Gallipoli in 1915. Under grey skies the commemorators heard...

Courtney O'Brien

25 Apr 2024

Community

Postcards visits Mirboo North

Channel nines travel show, Postcards, journeyed to Mirboo North and embraced the warm community atmosphere, visiting Lamezleighs Coffee House and Eatery, the Art Space and Jacican in March. The town, showing its resilience after the storm that...

Sentinel-Times

25 Apr 2024

Community

Little Shop of Horrors - Newhaven College Production

NEWHAVEN College’s calendar highlight is the Senior School production. This year, students ranging from Years 7-12 will bring the beloved musical Little Shop of Horrors to life on the Wonthaggi Arts Centre stage. All are welcome to come along to...

Nicole May

24 Apr 2024

Community

Anzac Day Services and events

Bass Bass Valley Friends of the RSL invite all to attend the Anzac Day Dawn Service which will be held at the Bass cenotaph, Hade Avenue Bass, commencing at 6am, followed by a free gunfire breakfast at the Bass Community Hall, School Road, Bass on...

Sentinel-Times

24 Apr 2024

Community

Korumburra Fire Brigade reach 125-year milestone

THE Korumburra Fire Brigade celebrated 125 years on Sunday. The milestone event was attended by the community, members of the Korumburra Fire Brigade and surrounding CFA and SES units, and honoured guests including CFA board member Tony Peake...

Sentinel-Times

24 Apr 2024

Community

Revitalising habitat for native koalas

THE CAPE community are proud to announce significant progress in Project Koala, a community led initiative to restore and enhance the local koala habitat in Cape Paterson. This environmentally focused project was launched in February 2021 and seeks...

Sentinel-Times

23 Apr 2024

Community

Coal Creek celebrates 50 years of history

KORUMBURRA’S historical hotspot Coal Creek Community Park and Museum celebrated 50 years on Saturday. Around 600 tickets were sold in the lead up to the big event, with many more sold at the door. Visitors were encouraged to join in the...

Sentinel-Times

23 Apr 2024

Community

VICSES CEO supporting regional units

VICSES CEO Greg Leach made a visit to the regional VICSES sites last week, visiting members of the San Remo Unit with unit controller Mandy Chancellor discussing resource management, funding, and plans for future expansion to house their rise in...

Nicole May

22 Apr 2024

Community

Leongatha South Fire Brigade members honoured

LEONGATHA South Fire Brigade held its awards dinner on Saturday recognising the committed service of a number of its members. Paul Norton, a founding member of the brigade, was awarded a Life Membership and a 65 Year Service Award, amusing attendees...

Sentinel-Times

19 Apr 2024