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Helicopter rescue drill off Wilsons Prom set to keep boaties safe this summer

COSTING north of $20 million and weighing more than an elephant, the Victorian Air Ambulance Helimed rescue chopper AW`139 carried out a highly successful off a boat rescue drill in Singapore, Deep south of Port Welshpool in the second week of...

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Community

Heralding Spring at Leongatha Daffodil & Floral Show

POPULAR local identity and South Gippsland Citizen of the Year Ian Rasmussen has the honour of opening the Leongatha Daffodil & Floral Show on Thursday August 28, the colourful event continuing Friday and Saturday. As treasurer of the Leongath...

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Community

Bath backs Landcare and its vital environmental work

DURING National Landcare Week, The Nationals’ Melina Bath is standing firmly behind Landcare and the thousands of volunteers and facilitators who dedicate their time and energy to restoring and enhancing our environment. Ms Bath who is also the...

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News

The Hills Are Alive takes out Bass Coast Business of the Year award

LAST night, the spotlight was firmly on Bass Coast’s business community, as the 2025 Bass Coast Business Awards brought together 180 business owners, operators, and supporters at Silverwater Resort in San Remo. The night was a celebration of the...

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Sport

Knights’ under 12s show their progression

Round16 saw the Leongatha Knights welcome Wonthaggi SC to Mary MacKillop College with the day kicking off with a fantastic game between the U12 Girls sides. The Leongatha U12 Girls started strong with some excellent defending from Maggie and...

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People and Lifestyle

Mirboo North storm-inspired art showcased in Perth exhibition

WORKS of art created in the wake of the devastating Mirboo North storm in February last year by local artist Karen Zipkas, are being displayed in one of Australia’s most prestigious exhibitions in the ‘Hatched: National Graduate Show’ at the...

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Sport

Leongatha Gymnastics team shines at Waverley Classic

LEONGATHA’S Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) team has seen a fantastic season for the girls, and at their most recent competition – the Waverley Classic – they placed first overall against some of the best clubs in the state. What made this...

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Local Business and Tourism

High praise for community-oriented distillery

IT has been an exciting time for the award-winning Mates Distillery, with more passion projects in the pipeline. The distillery is coming off a thrilling triumph at Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirit Awards, where it was awarded gold...

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Football

Longwarry flatten Nyora as their season ends

NYORA faced a tough challenge to end its 2025 season, coming up against second-placed Longwarry. Longwarry was merciless and walked away from the encounter with a 133-point victory. Nyora hosted the Crows at home, where it hailed during the Reserves...

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News

Delivery of machete bin doesn’t quite go to plan in Wonthaggi

THE safe disposal bin for machetes is currently being delivered to Wonthaggi Police Station but it hasn’t been without its hiccups this morning, with the bin lying on the ground as delivery personnel were assisted by nearby security in attempting...

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Football

Bulldogs fail the litmus test at the Cobradome

THE BULLDOGS made the trip to Cora Lynn for Round 19 in what proved to be a mixed bag of results. The Thirds were outstanding, recording a big win, while the Reserves and Seniors fought hard but couldn’t quite get over the line. Phillip Island’s...

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Community

Camp out for a cause supports Flying Fox charity this August

FAMILIES, friends, and community groups are invited to roll out the swags and join in One Night Outside, a feel-good fundraising event at Park Lane Holiday Parks on Saturday 30 August 2025. Held simultaneously across multiple Park Lane Holiday Park...

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