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Sport

Knights stun Breakers to book grand final spot

THE first week of the Gippsland Soccer League finals saw fourth on the ladder Knights face off against League Champions and top of the table Phillip Island Breakers in what promised to be an exciting match-up. Possession was up for grabs in the...

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22 hours ago

Police

Police thank witnesses as two recover in hospital following Port Welshpool collision

POLICE have thanked witnesses, and individuals who have shared footage with them from the scene of a collision on Tuesday, September 9. Two Air Ambulances were called to Port Welshpool on Tuesday at 8.40am after two vehicles collided at the...

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South Gippy teams dominate Central Gippsland juniors

IT WAS grand final day in the Central Gippsland Junior Football League on Sunday, August 31 and South Gippsland clubs were well represented in all four grades: Under 16s, 14s, 12s and 10s, indicating the sport of AFL football is alive and well south...

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Elena Campbell was inducted into the 2025 Victorian Honour Roll of Women

ELENA Campbell was among 24 women inducted into the 2025 Victorian Honour Roll of Women. The Minister for Women, Natalie Hutchins, announced the new inductees at a ceremony at the Arts Centre Melbourne on Tuesday, September 2. The Honour Roll...

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Fish Creek favourites for threepeat, but Foster ready for one last fight

By Rob Popplestone AFTER dashing Yinnar’s hopes of a Grand Final on Saturday, beating the Magpies by one point, Foster faces premiership favourites Fish Creek this weekend. What can we expect at Yinnar Recreation Reserve this Saturday? Last time...

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New look home for the Salvos in Wonthaggi

A NEW look home for The Salvation Army in Wonthaggi has been warmly welcomed by Bass Coast Mayor Cr Rochelle Halstead and councillors from Bass Coast Shire. “Congratulations Salvation Army Wonthaggi on the opening of your newly renovated home,”...

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People and Lifestyle

Olivia carves out perpetual award

SOUTH Gippsland local, Olivia O’Connor, is known for her handmade rocking horses, antique rocking horse restoration, and wood carving skills. This winter, she has been working on a special project for the Australian Library and Information...

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Phillip Island pipped by Cora Lynn

By Andrew Paloczi WHILE disappointed the result didn’t go his side’s way, Phillip Island senior coach Cam Pedersen expressed pride in his largely young Bulldogs’ efforts after Cora Lynn pipped them by four points in Sunday’s semi-final. The...

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One-point win secures Foster Grand Final ticket

By Rob Popplestone THEY say a week is a long time in football, and the perception is no different in the MGFNL. Just a week ago, Foster were the league’s minor premiers and favourites to go all the way, Yinnar, in contrast, had wobbled their way...

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Real Estate

Rural living, minutes from town

SET against a stunning rural back drop, at the end of a country lane, this property offers expansive views across farmland, to the township of Leongatha, just minutes away, yet peacefully distant. The property consisting of 20ha/50acres* is a rare...

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Dairy & Farming Expo 2025 celebrates all things farming

THE South Gippsland Dairy and Farming Expo returned to the Korumburra Showgrounds on September 3 and 4, bringing together farmers, businesses and the wider community for two days of celebration and collaboration. Now in its 26th year, the Expo...

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Accolades for four local businesses

FOUR local businesses secured category wins at the 27th annual Latrobe Health Services Gippsland Business Awards. Leongatha businesses Sweet Life Café and Cakes, and AW Smith & Sons, Dalyston’s Empowered Lactation Consulting, and Port...

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