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Chloe
Kent

Eat Drink Play Gippsland: Final tickets still available

FROM the wild west to the lush east, and every town, bay, and hill in between, Gippsland has always had something worth celebrating. This October, it all comes together in one vibrant day (and night) of flavour, rhythm, and connection as Eat Drink...

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Chloe Kent

17 Oct 2025

News

Bass Coast SPP approved, as government celebrates protections for Bass Coast

MINISTER for Planning Sonya Kilkenny announced the approval of the Bass Coast Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) by the Governor in Council, which now forms part of the Victoria Planning Provisions, on Thursday. The Bass Coast joins the Bellarine...

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Chloe Kent

17 Oct 2025

Cricket

Magical day as LDCA season bats off

A BEAUTIFUL 21 degrees outside, and the Leongatha and District Cricket Association couldn’t have asked for a better day weather-wise for the first match of the season. Although a dry week in the buildup would have certainly helped the grounds dry...

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Chloe Kent

04 Oct 2025

Cricket

A grade set to kick off 2025/26 cricket season

A GRADE Division 1 and 2 will kick off the 2025/26 Leongatha and District Cricket Association season, after recent wet weather forced the cancellation of B and C grades due to ground conditions. Thursday evening saw both C grade divisions called...

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Chloe Kent

03 Oct 2025

Community

Mitchell Street residents reject Nyora toilet relocation options

UNSIGHTLY modern toilets, a lack of safe parking, and proximity to a busy road are just a few reasons Mitchell Street residents are up in arms about the relocation of public toilets in Nyora. The current public toilets have served generations of...

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Chloe Kent

30 Sep 2025

Community

‘The best musical ever’, and there’s still tickets available

RIOTOUS laughter, hoots and a standing ovation were the order of the evening on Friday night as Gutenberg! The Musical took to The Shed stage for Wonthaggi Theatrical Group. Under the direction of Joel Stevenson, Gutenberg! is nothing short of...

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Chloe Kent

27 Sep 2025

Emergency Services

BEACH CLOSED: Sandy Point beach closed due to whale carcass

PEOPLE are being urged to avoid the Sandy Point beach after a whale carcass was located in the area. VicEmergency has sent out an advice warning noting that people should avoid the area, stay informed and do not enter the water as the beach is...

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Chloe Kent

25 Sep 2025

News

Roulettes take to skies over Korumburra tomorrow

FORMER Korumburra local Squadron Leader Lachie Hazeldine will return to his hometown skies tomorrow, Friday, September 26, as part of a RAAF Roulette Flying Display. The display will feature six Pilatus PC-21 aircraft from the Royal Australian Air...

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Chloe Kent

25 Sep 2025

Football

Bright news for Parrots as grant greenlights $300k lights boost

THE Parrots will be even more thrilled heading into the weekend, with Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today announcing that nine recipients will share in more than $1.5 million from the 2025-26 Country Football and Netball Program – as...

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Chloe Kent

18 Sep 2025

Community

Mary Aldred MP meets with local RSLs

MARY Aldred met with local RSL representatives this morning at Wonthaggi RSL sub-branch to discuss the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. If you need support, talk to a GP or health professional. Support services include: * SANE...

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Chloe Kent

16 Sep 2025

Community

A new fresh idea that’s already saved Palm Beach

By Chloe Kent EARLY March this year, Queensland experienced Tropical Cyclone Afred. The Gold Coast specifically experienced steep sand scarping and damaged access ways and coastal infrastructure; however, there was one new piece of infrastructure...

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Chloe Kent

02 Sep 2025

News

Severe weather warning issued as winds expected to reach gusts of 115km/h

THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds and thunderstorms across most of Victoria, including Bass Coast and South Gippsland this afternoon and into tomorrow morning. The vigorous southwesterly airstream will...

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Chloe Kent

29 Aug 2025

Police

Flowers line the entrances at stations across the state

C In our thoughts, the front-line workers in blue COMMUNITIES across the state are mourning the loss of two police officers who were killed in the line of duty on Tuesday in Porepunkah. A third officer remains in hospital, recovering from serious...

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Chloe Kent

28 Aug 2025