Community

What Nyora needs… is you!

THERE have been plenty of attempts, some successful, many not, to get the capital works and services Nyora needs to meet established demand now, and also for an expected influx of 700 new homes in the town over the next decade or so. When you...

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Sentinel-Times

20 hours ago

Community

When sadness becomes dementia

ONE thing I love about being a GP is that it has allowed me to understand and be there with people through the ups and downs of their lives. And as a support, I try to help them gain some reflection, as things unfold in the moment, especially when...

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Melinda Sharples

13 Sep 2025

Community

Newhaven College Spring Concert 2025 – A Night to Remember

ON Monday night, the stage of the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre came alive as Newhaven College students from Years 1 to 12 showcased their talents at the College’s annual Spring Concert. It was truly a night to remember, filled with...

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Nicole May

12 Sep 2025

Community

Australian native orchid wins Champion Orchid of Show

A FIRST time entrant from East Gippsland has won Champion Orchid of the Show in the 35th Annual South Gippsland Orchid Show at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club. A feast for the eyes and senses an amazing variety of orchids are on display until...

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Bruce Wardley

12 Sep 2025

Community

Elena Campbell was inducted into the 2025 Victorian Honour Roll of Women

ELENA Campbell was among 24 women inducted into the 2025 Victorian Honour Roll of Women. The Minister for Women, Natalie Hutchins, announced the new inductees at a ceremony at the Arts Centre Melbourne on Tuesday, September 2. The Honour Roll...

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Sentinel-Times

11 Sep 2025

Community

New look home for the Salvos in Wonthaggi

A NEW look home for The Salvation Army in Wonthaggi has been warmly welcomed by Bass Coast Mayor Cr Rochelle Halstead and councillors from Bass Coast Shire. “Congratulations Salvation Army Wonthaggi on the opening of your newly renovated home,”...

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Sentinel-Times

11 Sep 2025

Community

Leongatha Rotary brings safe drinking water to students in Timor-Leste

LEONGATHA Rotary Club are helping to bring clean, safe drinking water to communities across Timor-Leste by raising money for the installation of SkyHydrants in much needed areas. Through a variety of fundraising activates from movie nights to art...

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Courtney O'Brien

10 Sep 2025

Community

Dairy & Farming Expo 2025 celebrates all things farming

THE South Gippsland Dairy and Farming Expo returned to the Korumburra Showgrounds on September 3 and 4, bringing together farmers, businesses and the wider community for two days of celebration and collaboration. Now in its 26th year, the Expo...

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Sentinel-Times

10 Sep 2025

Community

Accolades for four local businesses

FOUR local businesses secured category wins at the 27th annual Latrobe Health Services Gippsland Business Awards. Leongatha businesses Sweet Life Café and Cakes, and AW Smith & Sons, Dalyston’s Empowered Lactation Consulting, and Port...

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Sentinel-Times

09 Sep 2025

Community

The Voice Battle – James V Cecily

CECILY de Gooyer, unfortunately, wasn’t saved on The Voice on Seven and 7plus on Sunday night in her battle performing ‘I Was Made for Loving You’ by Kiss – a contrasting performance battle with rock partner, James Van Cooper. Cecily said...

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Nicole May

09 Sep 2025

Community

Local food system shakeup receives government boost

ENSURING access to affordable, fresh and locally grown fruit and vegetables for those in Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires is the motivation driving the members of a newly formed alliance that has been awarded State Government funding. The Bass...

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Sentinel-Times

09 Sep 2025

Community

Repeated power outages costly for Venus Bay food store

NOT one to normally complain, food store proprietor Bridget McCutchan from the Bay Gourmet Food and Wine Store in Venus Bay is hopping mad over power outages. “Repeated power outages are costing me hundreds of dollars each time they occur,” said...

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Sentinel-Times

06 Sep 2025

Community

Youth Week events on now at Myli - My Community Library

MYLI (My Community Library) was successful in receiving a Youth Week grant this year, and to celebrate, Bass Coast Shire and South Gippsland Shire libraries are hosting a series of events across the library branches. These will include Mario Kart...

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Nicole May

05 Sep 2025