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Rain alters seasonal outlook at Leongatha Store Sale

CONFIDENCE and prices were high at today’s Leongatha Store Sale following good recent rain. “It was a grass driven market,” SEJ livestock agent Owen Kindellan said. Auctioneer Jimmy Kyle, fondly known to those at SEJ as ‘Hollywood’ lived...

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Andrew Paloczi

4 hours ago

News

ATM ram raid in Korumburra

An attempt to steal cash from a Korumburra ATM at around 2.30am this morning failed to achieve its objective, instead causing substantial damage to the wall of WEF Accounting. Bass Coast Crime Scene Services attended, with police saying they would...

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Andrew Paloczi

17 hours ago

News

Leongatha Secondary students back the Poppy Appeal

REMEMBRANCE Day is a lower-profile event than Anzac Day but still an important occasion, a chance to reflect on sacrifices made and to make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families through the Poppy Appeal, Leongatha Secondary...

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Andrew Paloczi

05 Nov 2025

Sport

Korumburra South Eastern Victorian Sheep Dog Trials on from Saturday

DOGS and handlers will work in synergy, combining instinct, skill and patience as they contend with often-uncooperative sheep at this weekend’s South Eastern Victorian Sheep Dog Trials at the Korumburra Showgrounds, with everyone invited to enjoy...

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Andrew Paloczi

05 Nov 2025

Golf

Golfers do it for Jarrod in Leongatha

By Andrew Paloczi SPECTACULAR weather played its part in a great ‘Doing it for Jarrod’ golf day at Leongatha Golf Club on Thursday, over 100 players taking to the course and raising funds for Challenge, which supports kids with cancer. Doing it...

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Andrew Paloczi

04 Nov 2025

Community

Precise location of Foster Skatepark to be determined

By Andrew Paloczi THOSE at Foster & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society remain certain that a planned skatepark in the showgrounds will have a detrimental impact on the town’s annual Show, given space is already tight. However, the...

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Andrew Paloczi

02 Nov 2025

News

Spooky fun in Welshpool

WELSHPOOL’S small army of Trick or Treaters is ready to hit the pavement after enjoying sausages in bread at the town’s new barbecue shelter. It’s then off to the Welshpool Hotel for a spooky disco. The Welshpool and District Advisory Group...

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Andrew Paloczi

31 Oct 2025

Local Business and Tourism

Learn about Koonwarra fossils and contribute to exciting display project

By Andrew Paloczi TYING in with Koonwarra’s next market, there’s a chance to learn about the significant Koonwarra Fossil Bed and what was discovered there, with Palaeontologist Mike Cleeland running a couple of sessions on the morning of...

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Andrew Paloczi

30 Oct 2025

News

Community feedback opportunities on South Gippsland Shire Council initiatives

THOSE enjoying Wednesday’s sunny conditions while passing Leongatha Memorial Hall at lunchtime had the perfect opportunity to engage with South Gippsland Shire councillors and staff and put forward their views on various plans and issues. Some...

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Andrew Paloczi

29 Oct 2025

News

Free green waste disposal period about to open in South Gippsland Shire

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has now confirmed its annual Green Waste Amnesty commences Saturday November 1, giving residents the opportunity to dispose of green waste free of charge at any council transfer station until December 31. The amnesty...

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Andrew Paloczi

29 Oct 2025

News

VCE English exam paper well received in Leongatha

THERE were no nasty surprises on this year’s VCE English exam paper according to the Leongatha Secondary College students Sentinel-Times chatted to as they left Mesley Hall this afternoon. They were well prepared, with teachers credited for their...

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Andrew Paloczi

28 Oct 2025

Sport

Nerrena in charge against Kilcunda Bass in C1 action

AFTER morning drizzle gave way to glorious sunshine, the Nerrena bowling attack started strongly against Kilcunda Bass before Peter Miller and Daniel Bettles worked patiently to build a partnership for the Sharks, but the Red Caps then got right on...

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Andrew Paloczi

18 Oct 2025

On the land

Saputo ups milk price during challenging time for dairy farmers

WITH the 2024-25 Dairy Farm Monitor Project (DFMP) reporting a considerable drop in income for Victoria’s dairy farmers, including in the Gippsland region, a price step-up announced on Thursday by Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) appears timely. It...

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Andrew Paloczi

16 Oct 2025