Community

Jordan Crugnale ‘once again absent’ at second rally opposing new levy, they say

FARMERS, business owners and residents rallied once again against the emergency services levy in Wonthaggi this morning. While local MP’s and Councillors spoke out alongside farmers and residents, noticeably missing in action was local Bass MP Ms...

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Courtney O'Brien

13 Jun 2025

Community

What a mess, as road reserve left in a shocking state after squatters leave

SQUATTERS camping on a roadside reserve opposite The Caves carpark at Inverloch have trashed the site according to nearby residents and farmers. Glenn Morris described the abandoned campsite as an absolute mess. “It’s a shambles and an absolute...

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Sentinel-Times

13 Jun 2025

Community

Guide dog lucky to survive horrific dog attack

VISION-impaired social worker Sharyl Brockett can’t understand why people are allowed in public places with dangerous dogs after a bullmastiff attacked and nearly killed her guide dog, Daisy. “The bullmastiff lunged at Daisy as we approached...

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Sentinel-Times

12 Jun 2025

Community

Relief from local residents as Cape northern boundary reined in

THE deal has almost been done according to Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale MP. Land north of Seaward Drive in Cape Paterson has been excluded from the town boundary impacting on future residential rezoning of the area. Expressing relief that after...

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Sentinel-Times

12 Jun 2025

Community

Newhaven College students recognised in international engineering competition

A TEAM of five dedicated Year 11 students from Newhaven College has achieved international recognition for their outstanding work in the Real-World Design Challenge (RWDC) - an annual STEM competition that engages high school students (Years 9–12)...

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Nicole May

11 Jun 2025

Community

New mural for Poowong celebrates the towns 150 years

A NEW mural depicting the town of Poowong now adorns the external wall of the Poowong Public Hall in recognition of the towns 150th anniversary celebrations in 2024. The mural is made up of three separate works. The first is a depiction from a photo...

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Courtney O'Brien

11 Jun 2025

Community

Over $36,000 raised for local families at Elders annual charity golf day

FOR OVER 10 years, Elders South Gippsland annual charity golf day has been raising money to support those within the community battling cancer, illness or tragedy. The drizzly morning didn’t stop around 150 players teeing off at this year’s event...

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Courtney O'Brien

11 Jun 2025

Community

Second dump of sand at Inverloch Surf Beach holding for now

A SECOND major dump of sand at the Inverloch surf beach appears to be holding firm despite strong winds, steady rain and a heavy ocean swell over the past days. Bass Coast Council acted quickly last week to replace sand dumped on the beach two...

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Sentinel-Times

11 Jun 2025

Community

PIBC works to erase the stigma around Men’s Mental Health

IN A time when men’s mental health is being more openly spoken about across Australia, the Phillip Island Boardriders Club (PIBC) is proving that community, connection, and the ocean can be powerful tools for healing and resilience. For decades...

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Nicole May

10 Jun 2025

Community

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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Sentinel-Times

08 Jun 2025

Community

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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Sentinel-Times

07 Jun 2025

Community

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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Sentinel-Times

07 Jun 2025

Community

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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Sentinel-Times

06 Jun 2025