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Nicole
May

Rising stars at Nyora Football Netball Club

OVER the weekend, for the second year running, Nyora Football Club’s under-10s and under-12s teams played finals on their home ground. This year, two of the youngest stars reached personal best milestones. Little Pocket Rocket, Zara Dike – one of...

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Nicole May

18 hours ago

Community

Bass Coast winter shelter opens its doors to provide warmth, safety and support

THE Bass Coast winter shelter is now open and welcoming guests for the 2025 winter season, offering people experiencing homelessness a safe, warm and caring place to stay. Running Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights in Cowes, the winter shelter...

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Nicole May

15 Aug 2025

On the land

Staying ahead of the carbon curve: Workshops for low emissions farming

ARE you a South Gippsland farmer curious about carbon farming? As markets, banks and insurance companies move to meet their carbon emissions commitments, farmers may increasingly need to demonstrate low-emission practices across their supply chains...

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Nicole May

14 Aug 2025

Community

Smiths Beach lifesaving tower under repair for the summer season

WOOLAMAI Beach Surf Life Saving Club (WBSLSC) began repairs and maintenance to the Smiths Beach Rescue Base on Monday, August 4, 2025. WBSLSC are managing the project with works to repair corroded steel on the rescue base structure. During the...

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Nicole May

14 Aug 2025

Community

Personal bests accomplished at Grand Ridge Rail Trail Park Run

A BRISK start, clear skies, and plenty of smiles – these were perfect conditions for 48 park runners to tackle the beautiful Grand Ridge Rail Trail on Saturday, August 9. Fast finishers: Wesley Mapleson – 22:22 Steve Quirk – 23:09 Mark Lynch...

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Nicole May

13 Aug 2025

Community

Auxiliary calls on the next generation of volunteers

GIPPSLAND Southern Health Service’s Lyrebird Auxiliary has been giving to the local community for nearly 40 years – and volunteers are asking the community to lend a helping hand. The auxiliary was formed in 1987, replacing an earlier group that...

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Nicole May

12 Aug 2025

Community

Newhaven College’s Japanese student exchange- a host family’s perspective

NEWHAVEN College was delighted to host 14 Year 9 students and two teachers from Ibaraki Christian Junior High School, Japan, as part of the ongoing Japanese exchange program. From Sunday 27 July to Thursday 7 August, the visit provided a valuable...

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Nicole May

11 Aug 2025

Community

Reece Mastin performs at Inverloch Sunday Sessions supporting Veterans

AUSTRALIAN artist Reece Mastin is gearing up for a regional appearance in Inverloch as part of the Sunday Sessions at The Inlet Hotel—a live music event raising funds and awareness for veteran support. Following the success of last month’s launch...

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Nicole May

08 Aug 2025

Community

South Coast Community Leadership participants set to graduate

THE South Coast Community Leadership Program 2025 has concluded and paved the way for continued leadership. The group of 23 participants from across Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shire came together in March to begin their learning journey and have...

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Nicole May

07 Aug 2025

Community

100 days brighter at San Remo Primary School

ON Friday, August 1, the Preps at San Remo Primary School celebrated their 100th day of school. All students across the school were invited to dress up, and Prep teacher Tracey Wilson said the children’s costumes were very creative. “We saw some...

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Nicole May

06 Aug 2025

Sport

Breakers bow out after a great season

AFTER two fierce contests throughout the season both sides knew they had to come out strong from the start. It was Tyabb who had the advantage early maintaining most of the play, however great defensive pressure from Sophie McCracken-Evans and...

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Nicole May

05 Aug 2025

Community

Bass Valley celebrate 100 Days of Prep

THE Preps of Bass Valley Primary School celebrated 100 days of school last Friday, August 1. Together with their teachers, the prep students took pride in dressing up as the elderly, finding creativity in their costumes and celebrating their first...

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Nicole May

05 Aug 2025

Community

Robin’s cold plunge for Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day

ON August 21, it is the Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day, and in support, Inverloch resident Robin Smith, a dedicated advocate for cancer awareness, will take a cold plunge. This unique fundraiser aims to raise vital funds for Cancer Council while...

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Nicole May

04 Aug 2025