Letters to the Editor

Inverloch coverage, thank you

Jan 14 2025 Updated January 13, 2025

Sentinel-Times

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Thank you SGST for the fabulous coverage of the rally on the Inverloch surf beach. A particular shout out to Andrew Paloczi and Bruce Wardley for the photos and copy – you are legends!

If it wasn’t for the likes of the SGST and their fantastic support and coverage our group would surely struggle to get our word across.

We hope that finally Spring Street will do something!

Paul Cross – Chair, Inverloch Foreshore Action Group

How even Google is mocking Leongatha’s mushroom murders

YOU can’t control what they say on social media, it seems, and heaven knows there’s been some tasteless comments there following the sentencing of mushroom murderer Erin Patterson on Monday this week. But we should be able to draw the line when...

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Michael Giles

12 Sep 2025

News

Sentencing of Leongatha mushroom murderer to be broadcast live

THE Supreme Court of Victoria has taken the unprecedented step of deciding to broadcast the sentencing of Leongatha triple mushroom murderer Erin Patterson live. Set to take place from 9.30am this Monday, September 8 in Court Room 4 at the Supreme...

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Michael Giles

03 Sep 2025

News

Mushroom murderer gets life with a non-parole period of 33 years

LEONGATHA mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has been handed a crushing sentence of life in prison, with a minimum of 33 to serve, for the murders of her husband Simon Patterson’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister Heather...

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Michael Giles

08 Sep 2025

Football

Dyson Heppell shines as Parrots march into ninth straight Gippsland grand final

THE Leongatha Parrots have won their way into a ninth straight Gippsland League Grand Final with a dour but somehow dominant display against reigning premiers Traralgon at Morwell on Saturday. Leading by just three points at three-quarter time, they...

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Sentinel-Times

06 Sep 2025

Avis Tilley celebrates turning 100!

TOGETHER with all of her friends, the fabulous Avis Tilley celebrated her 100th birthday at the Austral Hotel in Korumburra today. After having breakfast with her family, Ms. Tilley joined her large group of friends for lunch, cake and a spot of...

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Mary Aldred MP meets with local RSLs

MARY Aldred met with local RSL representatives this morning at Wonthaggi RSL sub-branch to discuss the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. If you need support, talk to a GP or health professional. Support services include: * SANE...

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Chloe Kent

12 hours ago

News

Two platypuses killed in illegal traps in Gippsland

FISHERIES Officers are appealing to the public for information about any illegal use of fishing nets in local waterways after two platypuses were found dead in illegal fishing traps in Gippsland. The deaths have reignited calls for stronger...

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Mirboo North protection area declared as new Conservation Park

AFTER years of campaigning by local groups, new legislation will see the Mirboo North Immediate Protection Area permanently protected as a new Conservation Park. The welcome change came as part of the new Parks and Public Land Bill introduced by...

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Courtney O'Brien

14 hours ago