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Courtney
O'Brien

Phillip Island local gives evidence at wildlife roadstrike inquiry

PHILLIP Island resident Ronald Day was among a range of witnesses, including animal rescue organisations, local government members, academic experts, and insurers who contributed to the inquiry into wildlife roadstrike earlier this month and in...

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Courtney O'Brien

13 Sep 2025

News

Pleas for new sporting facility for Mirboo North

BUILT in the late 1970s, the Mirboo North Gymnasium is the only indoor space the town has for various sports, but with decaying infrastructure, dilapidated equipment and dreadful accessibility, locals are pleading for a new one. For nearly a decade...

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Courtney O'Brien

12 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

On the land

100 unit rotary milking parlour opens up options for Nyora farming family

THE BRAND new 100 unit rotary milking parlour at the Lancey family farm in Nyora has been in operation for about two months and farmer of 40 years, Chris Lancey is happy with its performance. The family had the option to put in another 70 unit...

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Courtney O'Brien

10 Sep 2025

Council

Objections raised at third attempt to subdivide Sandy Point Caravan Park

THE third iteration of a planning application to subdivide the Sandy Point Caravan Park into individual lots has been made to the South Gippsland Shire Council. The first application to subdivide the caravan park, located at 89 Beach Parade, Sandy...

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Courtney O'Brien

07 Sep 2025

Council

Heated debate on Fish Creek development

A PROPOSED development in Fish Creek sparked heated debate at last Wednesday’s council meeting and uncovered a flaw in the Shire’s zoning regulations. In the proposal, five new cabins containing two bedrooms each would be built on the...

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Courtney O'Brien

06 Sep 2025

Community

Champion Daffodil pays homage to late daffodil enthusiast

DAFFODILS of every shade of yellow, spectacular floral arrangements, native flowers, photography and artwork, fruit and vegetables once again decorated Leongatha’s Memorial Hall for the annual Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Show. The show, held...

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Courtney O'Brien

05 Sep 2025

Community

Meeniyan Community Hub officially opened

AFTER many years in the pipeline, the Meeniyan Community Hub was officially opened last Friday by the South Gippsland Shire Council and local MPs. The new hub replaces the Meeniyan community meeting rooms, storage areas and public toilets, which...

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Courtney O'Brien

30 Aug 2025

News

Port Welshpool to get new $750K pontoon for all abilities access

PORT Welshpool will be getting a new floating pontoon jetty, which will improve access to boating for people with mobility issues, under an agreement between the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) and the South Gippsland Shire Council. Under the...

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Courtney O'Brien

29 Aug 2025

Community

Proposal for Korumburra Rec Reserve to become Summerfield Oval

THE KORUMBURRA Recreation Reserve Committee (KRRC) have put forward a proposal to rename the reserve and the oval to honour the late, great, Allen Victor ‘Cobra’ Summerfield. Under the proposed change, the Korumburra Recreation Reserve would...

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Courtney O'Brien

26 Aug 2025

Community

Heated debate on Fish Creek development sees votes swing within a matter of minutes

A PROPOSED development in Fish Creek sparked heated debate at last Wednesdays council meeting and uncovered a flaw in the Shires zoning regulations. In the proposal, five new cabins containing two bedrooms each would be built on the 3.2 hectare...

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Courtney O'Brien

26 Aug 2025

People and Lifestyle

An exhibition which celebrates the ordinary in an extraordinary way

RACHEL Warren is a local mixed media artist who will be exhibiting her work at Coal Creek this August. Titled Finders Keepers, it is a celebration of texture, colour, and the therapeutic act of gathering and arranging. Rachel is inspired to create...

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Courtney O'Brien

01 Aug 2025

People and Lifestyle

Help support young learners get their license

GAINING a drivers license is an exciting step to independence for young people, especially in country areas, but for some who don’t have access to a supervising driver or a suitable car, it can be difficult. This is where The Salvation Army’s...

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Courtney O'Brien

31 Jul 2025