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Andrew
Paloczi

Concerns expressed over lack of progress at Coal Creek

WHILE refurbishment of train carriages at Coal Creek is a bright sign of progress, Friends of Coal Creek (FOCC) are concerned with delays in planning for the Park’s future financial stability, and with the loss of its team leader Kim O’Connell...

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Andrew Paloczi

29 Jul 2025

News

Can you offer Bruce the pawfect home?

Council encourages potential adopters to read each animal’s profile carefully to ensure compatibility: petrescue. com. au/groups/12244/South-Gippsland-Shire-Animal-Shelter

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Andrew Paloczi

26 Jul 2025

News

Concerns over traceability and biosecurity of US beef

Inverloch-based livestock agent Simon Henderson is shocked by the Federal Government’s decision to allow US beef from cattle born or raised in Canada or Mexico to be imported into Australia, pointing to concerns about lack of lifetime...

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Andrew Paloczi

24 Jul 2025

News

Bendigo Community Bank San Remo offers even more for locals in new location

ALREADY a long-established community operation, Bendigo Community Bank San Remo celebrated the opening of its new home on Tuesday, the modern facility including helpful technology that will be combined with face-to-face customer service. There is...

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Andrew Paloczi

23 Jul 2025

On the land

Local young auctioneers aiming for national competition

Jake Anthony of Phelan & Henderson & Co, and Nutrien South Gippsland Livestock’s James Robbins were in action at Thursday’s Leongatha Store Sale, the pair set to compete in September’s Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition run by the...

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Andrew Paloczi

18 Jul 2025

News

Tension over Inverloch’s future at Sunday meeting

PEOPLE concerned about Inverloch’s future filled the room at the town’s Community Hub on Sunday, most appearing to support hard-engineering approaches to save Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club, the nearby road and houses from the encroaching se...

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Andrew Paloczi

13 Jul 2025

News

Culture and fun at Leongatha Library

A SELECTION of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s books formed the inspiration for a NAIDOC Week themed puppet making session at Leongatha Library, parents and children enjoying being part of an indoor school holiday activity on...

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Andrew Paloczi

08 Jul 2025

News

Day of festivities at Parrot Park

SATURDAY was filled with celebrations at Parrot Park as Patrick Ireland booted 12 goals in Sean Westaway’s 250th Senior game and 300th for the club, helping Leongatha to a big win over Bairnsdale, festivities spilling over to the netball court...

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Andrew Paloczi

05 Jul 2025

News

Young accused driver denied bail

ON MONDAY June 30, police apprehended a 15-year-old male driver in Leongatha’s Boags Road, accused of stealing a Toyota Prius from an Inverloch address the previous night and committing multiple fuel theft offences at various petrol stations in...

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Andrew Paloczi

03 Jul 2025

News

Inverloch cricket and soccer to benefit from pavilion redevelopment

MEMBER for Bass Jordan Crugnale and Bass Coast Shire councillor Brett Tessari delivered excellent news for Inverloch sporting participants, announcing funding for a new soccer and cricket pavilion at Thompson Reserve. Council is contributing $1.35...

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Andrew Paloczi

01 Jul 2025

Council

South Gippsland Shire Council seeks cost savings

WHILE councillors spoke mostly with pride in announcing their support of a suite of South Gippsland Shire Council plans on Wednesday, outlining benefits that will flow to the shire’s communities, there was concern expressed over the longer-term...

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Andrew Paloczi

27 Jun 2025

Community

Have your say on Yarram to Melbourne coach service

AT TUESDAY’S V/Line session in Leongatha, community members concerned about possible negative changes to the coach service between Yarram and Melbourne were assured the intention is to add additional services rather than removing any. Attendees...

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Andrew Paloczi

26 Jun 2025

News

Showcasing the best of Gippsland in Leongatha

CELEBRATING all that the region has to offer, the inaugural ‘Eat Drink Play Gippsland’ is coming to Leongatha this Spring, on Saturday October 18, transforming the historic Railway Precinct into a buzzing hub of flavour, music, and community spirit...

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Andrew Paloczi

26 Jun 2025