Letters to the Editor

Turn on a light and high vis, please

Nov 18 2025 Updated 3 hours ago

Sentinel-Times

1 min read

COULD cyclists please throw a light or two! With regard to a very dangerous road safety concern. Black clothing – black bike and no lights!

An intriguing and convincing explanation (justification) for this incomprehensible behaviour would be appreciated, to say the least.

John Hennessy, Inverloch

Two-vehicle collision in Wonthaggi under investigation

POLICE are investigating a two-vehicle collision in Wonthaggi today (November 6). It is understood that a Highway Patrol vehicle and a civilian vehicle collided at the intersection of Billson Street and Merron Crescent about 10.55 am. The driver and...

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Nicole May

06 Nov 2025

Community

Cell tower data, Facebook friends, mushroom photos prejudiced trial, says Erin

THE grounds for Erin Patterson’s appeal against her conviction have been released. They reveal wide-ranging dissatisfaction with the material admitted into evidence by trial judge Justice Christopher Beale, with how Ms Patterson was cross-examined...

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Michael Giles

05 Nov 2025

News

Roof fire in Murray Street premises

FIREFIGHTERS from Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Dalyston are currently at the scene of a roof fire in Wonthaggi on Murray Street. It’s believed the building may contain asbestos and those in the area are urged to avoid the smoke at this stage. More to...

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Sentinel-Times

7 hours ago

News

Affluent suburbs top ‘free’ camping, says Bath MP

RESIDENTS of affluent inner-city Melbourne suburbs dominated bookings for sites during the State Government’s failed “free camping in national parks” policy, according to Eastern Victoria MP Melina Bath. Data from Parks Victoria, she said...

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Sentinel-Times

14 Nov 2025

Monster trucks monster action at the Korumburra showgrounds

THE ROAR of big Chevy engines and the thrills and spills of monster truck racing had a capacity crowd of over 5000 monster truck fans on their feet for the Monster X Tour at the Korumburra Showgrounds. All the big drivers were there Pat Paquet...

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Sentinel-Times

3 hours ago

Community

Sally Hepworth’s visit to Meeniyan Hall - a sellout for Nice Stack of Books

NEW York Times bestselling author, Sally Hepworth, was at Meeniyan Town Hall on November 7, where she drew in a crowd of 170 people from Phillip Island to Melbourne to Metung – making it a sold-out event – the first in Nice Stack of Books...

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Nicole May

17 Nov 2025

Community

Entires open for the 21-day summer showcase of creativity

CALLING all artists and photographers! The Rotary Club of Leongatha is proud to announce that online entries for the 2026 Leongatha Art and Photography Show are now open, closing at 6am on Friday, December 5, 2025. Now celebrating over 49...

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Sentinel-Times

16 Nov 2025

Community

Tree of Hope to bring Christmas joy

PEOPLE can spread joy and bring happiness to those in need in the local community by leaving a gift or food item at the ‘Tree of Hope’, a collaboration between Leongatha RSL and The Salvation Army Leongatha. The tree is housed in the RSL’s...

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Sentinel-Times

15 Nov 2025