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Andrew
Paloczi

Milk price games continue

KROWERA dairy farmer Andy Thomas spoke of the annual game of ducks and drakes that takes place between processors in setting milk prices for the new season, with Bulla and Australian Consolidated Milk (ACM) having already upped their opening offers...

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Andrew Paloczi

12 Jun 2025

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Esme Rash recognised for her extensive local contribution

Despite her immense local contribution, Esme Rash was stunned to be named in the King’s Birthday honours as a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to the community of Yarram. She was “dumbstruck” by...

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Andrew Paloczi

08 Jun 2025

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Wendy Pope honoured with OAM for service to Yarram

LIKE many avid volunteers, Yarram’s Wendy Pope loves what she does and the chance to mix with people in the various community groups in which she is involved, not feeling she is doing anything out of the ordinary and pleasantly surprised to be...

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Andrew Paloczi

08 Jun 2025

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Valuable tips for farmers dealing with dry conditions

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Andrew Paloczi

30 May 2025

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Dairy farmers doing all they can to deal with sustained dry period

Dairy farmers from across the region attended Dairy Australia’s ‘Tactics for Dry Times’ session in Inverloch, an event organisers hoped wouldn’t become necessary, but which the ongoing lack of rain made essential. About 80 farmers heard...

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Andrew Paloczi

22 May 2025

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Battle against emergency services levy rages on

The fight against the Victorian Government’s planned Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund continues, with Gippsland farmers, councillors and State opposition representatives again congregating at the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne on...

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Andrew Paloczi

20 May 2025

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Local councillors join Melbourne levy protest

COUNCILLORS Meg Edwards and Nathan Hersey, of Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires respectively, were among the protesters outside State Parliament in Melbourne on Tuesday morning fighting against the Victorian Government’s proposed Emergency...

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Andrew Paloczi

13 May 2025

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Help commemorate 150 years of Loch

People of Loch and District and those with connections to the area are encouraged to contribute their stories, family history, photos and anything else of interest to help update the book ‘Loch and District 1876-2001’, ahead of the town’s...

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Andrew Paloczi

07 May 2025

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Woorayl Lodge raffle offers chance to win while benefiting residents

Don’t miss your chance to win a special prize in the Woorayl Lodge Auxiliary’s Mother’s Day raffle to be drawn on Saturday May 10 at the Lodge. Prizes, worth over $100 each, were donated by Leongatha and Meeniyan businesses and include jewellery...

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Andrew Paloczi

02 May 2025

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Leongatha teens to visit Kokoda with local RSL support

Two Leongatha students will experience the lifechanging challenge of walking the Kokoda Track next year, Leongatha RSL president Bill Verboon announcing on Anzac Day that the Sub Branch will sponsor their educational adventure. The annual trip is...

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Andrew Paloczi

25 Apr 2025

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Large attendance welcomes Leongatha dawn

Mild and still conditions set the scene for reflection at a brief but poignant Dawn Service in Leongatha, many people paying their respects. Lieutenant Colonel (retired) John Blunt, a member of the Committee of Management for the Leongatha RSL...

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Andrew Paloczi

25 Apr 2025

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New Aussies in South Gippsland

Eight South Gippslanders became dinky-di Aussies at a Wednesday night citizenship ceremony held in Leongatha’s council chambers. Iconic Australian images such as echidnas, banksias and wattle, vegemite and meat pies were shown on screens...

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Andrew Paloczi

24 Apr 2025

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Korumburra gives its all for Good Friday appeal

Korumburra’s generosity was evident, as it is every Good Friday, auctioneers Jimmy Kyle and Josh Chiavaroli giving their time to sell an array of items donated by community members and local businesses to help the Royal Children’s Hospital provide...

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Andrew Paloczi

18 Apr 2025