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Nicole
May

Cecily de Gooyer moves into her next stage of performing on The Voice

WITH a desire to pursue a career in music or fine art and inspired by diverse stories and experiences of professionals in the music industry, 18-year-old Year 12 student at Newhaven College, Cecily de Gooyer took the opportunity in front of her and...

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Nicole May

6 hours ago

Events

PICAL set to empower women to prioritise health and wellbeing

GIPPSLAND Women’s Health and Phillip Island Community and Adult Learning Centre (PICAL) are partnering for Women’s Health Week 2025. With a free community event in Cowes on Friday, September 5, local women will be provided opportunities to...

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Nicole May

7 hours ago

Community

Thousands petition against council’s decision to demolish the Kilcunda Viaduct Bridge

THE community are petitioning against the demolition of the Kilcunda viaduct bridge - sited adjacent to the Nyora – Wonthaggi Rail Trail - urging the Bass Coast Shire Council to preserve and restore the iconic landmark, and the online petition has...

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Nicole May

8 hours ago

Community

Bass Valley welcomes new acting principal and his four-legged friend

BASS Valley Primary School has a new leader at the helm, and he’s already making waves — alongside his loyal support dog, Chuck. Aaron Bickery, the school’s new Acting Principal, joins Bass Valley from Tulliallan Primary School, one of...

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Nicole May

10 hours ago

On the land

Visit Landcare at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo

VISIT the Landcare stall to explore the many free resources available to dairy farmers. You’ll find practical information on a wide range of workshops offered throughout the year, including weed and pest control, soil health, multi-species...

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Nicole May

22 Aug 2025

Community

PICAL set to empower women to prioritise health and wellbeing

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Nicole May

21 Aug 2025

Community

Free resources and support to help you explore your family tree

MY Community Library (MYLI) is teaming up with the Phillip Island and District Genealogical Society for a ‘Starting a Family History Journey’ free session at Phillip Island Library on Tuesday, August 26, at 2 pm. The session is perfect for...

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Nicole May

20 Aug 2025

Community

Preps recognise their achievements at Newhaven College

LAST week Newhaven College Prep students celebrated 100 days of school. Students and their teachers, Kerryn Lynch and Karen Faulwetter, got into the spirit of the celebrations, arriving at school in their ‘100’ themed costumes. Preps were given...

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Nicole May

19 Aug 2025

Sport

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 Aug 2025

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