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State Coal Mine upgrade works about to get underway

VITAL work to bring the Main Heading shaft at the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine up to modern safety standards is about to get underway. Parks Victoria chief executive Lee Miezis said Parks Victoria is making sure the historic, much-loved State Coal Mine...

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16 hours ago

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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21 hours ago

One hell of a ride for six-time World Champ

MOTORSPORTS may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there is no denying Jonathan Rea is one of the greatest World Superbike riders of all time. He has had an incredible 119 race wins, 264 podiums and secured six championships, all in a row. He holds...

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13 Sep 2025

Newhaven College finish first in the AusCycling series

NEWHAVEN College Mountain Bike Academy riders wrapped up the 2025 AusCycling Schools Mountain Bike Series in style last weekend, with a double header in Castlemaine and Bendigo. More than 16 students from Years 1 to 10 made the journey, facing...

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13 Sep 2025

Phillip Island firefighter triumphs in stair climb

PHILLIP Island firefighter Bec Quarrell was still “riding the adrenaline” on Monday after her triumph in Saturday’s Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb, coming first in the female section in which there were 84 entrants. Her winning time was...

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12 Sep 2025

Knights stun Breakers to book grand final spot

THE first week of the Gippsland Soccer League finals saw fourth on the ladder Knights face off against League Champions and top of the table Phillip Island Breakers in what promised to be an exciting match-up. Possession was up for grabs in the...

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12 Sep 2025

Police

Police thank witnesses as two recover in hospital following Port Welshpool collision

POLICE have thanked witnesses, and individuals who have shared footage with them from the scene of a collision on Tuesday, September 9. Two Air Ambulances were called to Port Welshpool on Tuesday at 8.40am after two vehicles collided at the...

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Football

South Gippy teams dominate Central Gippsland juniors

IT WAS grand final day in the Central Gippsland Junior Football League on Sunday, August 31 and South Gippsland clubs were well represented in all four grades: Under 16s, 14s, 12s and 10s, indicating the sport of AFL football is alive and well south...

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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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Football

Fish Creek favourites for threepeat, but Foster ready for one last fight

By Rob Popplestone AFTER dashing Yinnar’s hopes of a Grand Final on Saturday, beating the Magpies by one point, Foster faces premiership favourites Fish Creek this weekend. What can we expect at Yinnar Recreation Reserve this Saturday? Last time...

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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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People and Lifestyle

Olivia carves out perpetual award

SOUTH Gippsland local, Olivia O’Connor, is known for her handmade rocking horses, antique rocking horse restoration, and wood carving skills. This winter, she has been working on a special project for the Australian Library and Information...

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