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Andrew
Paloczi

Spooky fun in Welshpool

WELSHPOOL’S small army of Trick or Treaters is ready to hit the pavement after enjoying sausages in bread at the town’s new barbecue shelter. It’s then off to the Welshpool Hotel for a spooky disco. The Welshpool and District Advisory Group...

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Andrew Paloczi

31 Oct 2025

Local Business and Tourism

Learn about Koonwarra fossils and contribute to exciting display project

By Andrew Paloczi TYING in with Koonwarra’s next market, there’s a chance to learn about the significant Koonwarra Fossil Bed and what was discovered there, with Palaeontologist Mike Cleeland running a couple of sessions on the morning of...

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Andrew Paloczi

30 Oct 2025

News

Community feedback opportunities on South Gippsland Shire Council initiatives

THOSE enjoying Wednesday’s sunny conditions while passing Leongatha Memorial Hall at lunchtime had the perfect opportunity to engage with South Gippsland Shire councillors and staff and put forward their views on various plans and issues. Some...

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Andrew Paloczi

29 Oct 2025

News

Free green waste disposal period about to open in South Gippsland Shire

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has now confirmed its annual Green Waste Amnesty commences Saturday November 1, giving residents the opportunity to dispose of green waste free of charge at any council transfer station until December 31. The amnesty...

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Andrew Paloczi

29 Oct 2025

News

VCE English exam paper well received in Leongatha

THERE were no nasty surprises on this year’s VCE English exam paper according to the Leongatha Secondary College students Sentinel-Times chatted to as they left Mesley Hall this afternoon. They were well prepared, with teachers credited for their...

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Andrew Paloczi

28 Oct 2025

Sport

Nerrena in charge against Kilcunda Bass in C1 action

AFTER morning drizzle gave way to glorious sunshine, the Nerrena bowling attack started strongly against Kilcunda Bass before Peter Miller and Daniel Bettles worked patiently to build a partnership for the Sharks, but the Red Caps then got right on...

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Andrew Paloczi

18 Oct 2025

On the land

Saputo ups milk price during challenging time for dairy farmers

WITH the 2024-25 Dairy Farm Monitor Project (DFMP) reporting a considerable drop in income for Victoria’s dairy farmers, including in the Gippsland region, a price step-up announced on Thursday by Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) appears timely. It...

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Andrew Paloczi

16 Oct 2025

News

Police and fire brigades act swiftly after trailer incident

RUBY and Leongatha Fire Brigades and police ensured the safety of motorists on South Gippsland Highway between Ruby and Kardella this afternoon after establishing the driver of a vehicle towing a trailer that flipped was unhurt. The trailer was...

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Andrew Paloczi

15 Oct 2025

On the land

Spectacular success at fundraising auction to support family

SEJ Livestock & Real Estate and Nutrien Livestock banded together at Thursday’s Leongatha Store Sale, running a charity auction to raise funds for 10-month-old Jenson Park who has been diagnosed with a rare brain cancer. Jenson...

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Andrew Paloczi

09 Oct 2025

News

Get Fire Ready tips in Leongatha this Thursday

LEONGATHA Fire Brigade members were preparing for the fire season on Sunday, training with other brigades from the Strzelecki Group, and are encouraging community members to start their preparations by attending an open day at Leongatha Fire Station...

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Andrew Paloczi

07 Oct 2025

News

Open Studio Trail ready to visit

IT’S TIME to explore this year’s Open Studio Trail, the popular Art Connect South Gippsland celebration of local creativity running each weekend until October 19. Meeniyan Art Gallery hosted the official opening on Friday night, attended by...

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Andrew Paloczi

04 Oct 2025

News

Senator Ciccone hears of funding need for replacement Woorayl Lodge

SENATOR Raff Ciccone recently visited the ageing Woorayl Lodge in Leongatha, hearing about the planned 80-bed facility at Boags Road intended to replace the existing McCartin Street site, and the urgent need for more aged care availability locally...

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Andrew Paloczi

03 Oct 2025

News

Tarwin Lower & District help available on Sunday to get fire ready

TARWIN Lower & District Fire Brigade welcomes community members to an Open Day this Sunday October 5 between 10am and 2pm to help them ‘Get Fire Ready’. People are encouraged to drop in and chat to their local CFA volunteers about cleaning...

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Andrew Paloczi

01 Oct 2025