News 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... Click here Andrew Paloczi 22 May 2025
News 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... Click here Andrew Paloczi 20 May 2025
News 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... Click here Andrew Paloczi 13 May 2025
News 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... Click here Andrew Paloczi 07 May 2025
News 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... Click here Andrew Paloczi 02 May 2025
News 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... Click here Andrew Paloczi 25 Apr 2025
News 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... Click here Andrew Paloczi 25 Apr 2025
News 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... Click here Andrew Paloczi 24 Apr 2025
News 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... Click here Andrew Paloczi 18 Apr 2025
News Coalition commits to fixing and improving Leongatha’s Splash Stadium Shadow Minister for Sport Anne Ruston vowed to stop the indoor rain at Leongatha’s aptly named Splash Stadium, committing $3.5 million to fix the leaking roof and make other improvements should the Coalition win Government next month. She was... Click here Andrew Paloczi 15 Apr 2025
News Disrespect for Loch veterans Members of the Loch community and the broader region have expressed disgust after the bronze gate post plaques commemorating local WWI diggers were stolen from Loch Memorial Reserve. “Nothing is sacred anymore,” local Frank Springer said in... Click here Andrew Paloczi 10 Apr 2025
News Hopes for One Bass Coast model THE future of Destination Phillip Island (DPI) was in the spotlight at the organisation’s event last Tuesday in Summerland, following the State Government’s previously reported merger proposals and Bass Coast Shire Council’s suggested ‘One... Click here Andrew Paloczi 04 Apr 2025
