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Apprentice jeweller Lily-Grace takes home Gold and Best in Nation at WorldSkills

APPRENTICE jeweller from Meeniyan, Lily-Grace Toohill was awarded a Gold Medal in Jewellery and Best of Nation for being the higher performing competitor across all categories, at this year’s National Championships and Skills Show. This...

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Courtney O'Brien

27 Jun 2025

Community

Forest in Mirboo North still waiting for classification six years on

IT’S BEEN six years since a remnant of highly vulnerable and important forest in Mirboo North was declared an Immediate Protection Area (IPA) but it’s still no closer to having a permanent classification. Preserve Our Forests Mirboo North...

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Courtney O'Brien

26 Jun 2025

Community

Nyora Pharmacy offers expanded range and better deals under Amcal

NYORA Pharmacy has transitioned from an independently owned and run store to Amcal, with the official opening celebrated last Wednesday, with a community BBQ, face painting and 20 per cent off storewide. By coming under the Amcal brand, the pharmacy...

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Courtney O'Brien

26 Jun 2025

News

Carinya residents celebrate Pride Month with Brenda Bressed

THE RESIDENTS of Carinya were treated to a showpiece event to celebrate Pride Month, with Melbourne based drag queen Brenda Bressed performing live at the aged care facility last Wednesday. Brenda first came to Australia’s attention when she made...

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Courtney O'Brien

25 Jun 2025

On the land

An unexpected journey to breeding and showing alpacas

WHAT began as a solution to a fox problem about 13 years ago slowly evolved into an alpaca farm, a venture to get good quality fleece and an Alpaca of the Year win. Greg and Jenny Bradshaw were living in Hastings when they began losing sheep to...

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Courtney O'Brien

24 Jun 2025

Community

New stats indicate crime is spiralling out of control across the shire

THE LATEST figures from the Crime Statistics Agency were released last week, painting a grim picture with crime rates spiralling out of control and rising across South Gippsland by 11.2%. In the twelve months to the end of March 2025, South...

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Courtney O'Brien

24 Jun 2025

News

Unchecked native wildlife populations are wreaking havoc on farms and land

THREE submissions contributing to the parliamentary inquiry into wildlife road strike in Victoria were made by farmers and business owners from Phillip Island who are being negatively impacted by the overpopulation of native animals. Phillip Island...

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Courtney O'Brien

21 Jun 2025

Community

Science and Engineering Challenge held for regions students

OVER 150 year 9 and 10 students from South Gippsland and Bass Coast schools attended a Science and Engineering Challenge Day on Wednesday, June 11. Held by the University of Newcastle, at the Korumburra Indoor Recreation Centre, the event was part...

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Courtney O'Brien

18 Jun 2025

On the land

Varroa – it’s only a matter of time

Agriculture Victoria advises all beekeepers to continue to monitor their hives regularly and report both positive and negative inspection results via BeeMAX

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Courtney O'Brien

17 Jun 2025

Community

Jordan Crugnale ‘once again absent’ at second rally opposing new levy, they say

FARMERS, business owners and residents rallied once again against the emergency services levy in Wonthaggi this morning. While local MP’s and Councillors spoke out alongside farmers and residents, noticeably missing in action was local Bass MP Ms...

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Courtney O'Brien

13 Jun 2025

Community

New mural for Poowong celebrates the towns 150 years

A NEW mural depicting the town of Poowong now adorns the external wall of the Poowong Public Hall in recognition of the towns 150th anniversary celebrations in 2024. The mural is made up of three separate works. The first is a depiction from a photo...

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Courtney O'Brien

11 Jun 2025

Community

Over $36,000 raised for local families at Elders annual charity golf day

FOR OVER 10 years, Elders South Gippsland annual charity golf day has been raising money to support those within the community battling cancer, illness or tragedy. The drizzly morning didn’t stop around 150 players teeing off at this year’s event...

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Courtney O'Brien

11 Jun 2025

News

Megan Vuillermin awarded OAM for service to Corner Inlet

MEGAN Vuillermin, a Sandy Point local, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition for her outstanding service to the Corner Inlet Community. “It’s all a bit uncomfortable and a bit overwhelming,” declared Megan...

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Courtney O'Brien

08 Jun 2025