It's all about Melbourne’s water supply sinking to a concerning 78.6 per cent of capacity but the decision taken by the State Government to kick-start operations at the Wonthaggi Desalination Plant is also good news for Bass Coast and South Gippsland water users.
The fishing town raised nearly as much as Bendigo's $107,469, with major contributions from the San Remo Hotel, local CFA brigade and Jim's Bait and Tackle Fishing Competition.
FORMER Sentinel-Times journalist and Leongatha native Ashlee Aldridge has claimed one of Australian journalism’s top honours taking home a Quill Award and using it to write her name in the history books. Aldridge, who currently works for ABC News, won the Best Breaking News or Live Coverage category at
The highway into Phillip Island was bumper-to-bumper at various stages over the Easter long weekend, but it caused particular problems for an ambulance, with lights and sirens going, accessing the Island early on Saturday afternoon.
