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3 hours ago

Community

E-bus Sandy still going strong

‘SANDY’ is the volunteer-run, ten-seater electric bus, which provides transport by donation in the Sandy Point area, in place of any other available public transport. The service was established as an initiative by the Department of Transport...

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3 hours ago

Panthers fumble in front of goal

COMING back from a bye, Kilcunda Bass was challenged by second-placed Tooradin Dalmore. Despite a 53-point loss and an unfortunate scoreline, the Panthers were pleased with the statistics and confident in their game – they just couldn’t get it...

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22 hours ago

Solid effort from Breakers as they face top of the ladder

FACING the top of the ladder Red Hill-Balnarring the Breakers were keen to show their improvement since their first meeting early in the season. With some great clearances from the ruck by Jenna Russo and Molly Conroy the Breakers had plenty of the...

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20 Jun 2025

People and Lifestyle

Students shine at the Good Food and Wine Show

BASS Coast College are thrilled to share that four of our talented students had the incredible opportunity to attend the Good Food and Wine Show in Melbourne from Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1. Throughout the event, they worked alongside none...

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20 Jun 2025

Moe in premiership form at Wonthaggi

WE MAY have just seen the 2025 Gippsland League Premiers at Wonthaggi on Saturday. Incredibly, Moe haven’t won a flag since 1967, despite going agonisingly close on a number of occasions, including missing out by one point in consecutive years...

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Local Business and Tourism

Whales watchers on the look out

IF YOU’VE got keen eyes on the coastline, you may just spot the whales travelling to local hotspots. Whales can often be seen migrating around Phillip Island and the wider Bass Coast area this time of year. They often travel solo or in small pods...

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Community

Police record most arrests in Victoria in 172-year history

THERE were 627,268 criminal offences recorded in Victoria in the twelve months to end of March 2025 – an increase of 91,692 offences or 17.1%. When population growth is considered, the crime rate rose by 15.2% from the previous twelve months...

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Tigers roar back to form with a dominant win

By Rob Popplestone A ONE-POINT loss prior to the mid-season bye had Foster hungry and ready to bounce back immediately albeit somewhat apprehensive as they prepared to take on a Toora side who had themselves provided the shock of the season by...

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People and Lifestyle

Principal bids farewell to once-in-a-lifetime job

HIGHLY regarded Bass Coast College principal Darren Parker recently announced his retirement at the beginning of term two. He was given a wonderful send-off – organised by Marg O’Donnell – which was attended by past and present staff. “I was...

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Early blitz for MDU

By Rob Popplestone MDU had come crashing back to earth in the fortnight prior to this round nine clash, losses to Fish Creek followed by their shock defeat at the hands of Toora, had the Demons on the ropes and needing desperately to respond. And...

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18 Jun 2025

Community

Everyone should feel safe on our roads

*The following discusses local road trauma. ON JUNE 5, approximately 30 members of the public joined local partner organisations including Bass Coast Shire Council and South Gippsland Shire Council for a Road Policing and Safety Forum hosted by Bass...

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18 Jun 2025

Fish Creek exhibits its strength as Dogs fight

By Rob Popplestone AS WE hit the halfway mark of the MGFNL home and away season, the year remained very much alive for at least eleven of the League’s thirteen clubs with the eleventh-placed Toora just two games from fourth-placed MDU. In short...

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