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Courtney
O'Brien

Frankly amazing two years in a row

INVERLOCH resident Frank Bugeja has done it again, proving that last year was no fluke, taking out the Australian Masters Squash Championship title in his age group once again. Frank recently returned from the Australian Masters Squash Championships...

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Courtney O'Brien

23 Sep 2025

Community

Meeniyan IGA gets sustainable upgrades

MEENIYAN IGA was needing some upgrades recently and owner Kaelene Shervell chose to go with environmentally friendly, sustainable solutions. With open fridges that proved to be uneconomical, that also dropped the temperature of the store to frigid...

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Courtney O'Brien

20 Sep 2025

Community

Four gold, five silver and three bronze for Paul the Pieman

WITH a stunning win of four golds, five silver and three bronze, Paul the Pieman in Inverloch took home an oven full of awards from the Great Aussie Pie Competition. They won gold for their brisket and Jack Daniels pie, Korean pork pie, meat pastie...

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Courtney O'Brien

17 Sep 2025

Community

Avis Tilley celebrates turning 100!

TOGETHER with all of her friends, the fabulous Avis Tilley celebrated her 100th birthday at the Austral Hotel in Korumburra today. After having breakfast with her family, Ms. Tilley joined her large group of friends for lunch, cake and a spot of...

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Courtney O'Brien

16 Sep 2025

Community

Mirboo North protection area declared as new Conservation Park

AFTER years of campaigning by local groups, new legislation will see the Mirboo North Immediate Protection Area permanently protected as a new Conservation Park. The welcome change came as part of the new Parks and Public Land Bill introduced by...

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Courtney O'Brien

16 Sep 2025

News

Phillip Island local gives evidence at wildlife roadstrike inquiry

PHILLIP Island resident Ronald Day was among a range of witnesses, including animal rescue organisations, local government members, academic experts, and insurers who contributed to the inquiry into wildlife roadstrike earlier this month and in...

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Courtney O'Brien

13 Sep 2025

News

Pleas for new sporting facility for Mirboo North

BUILT in the late 1970s, the Mirboo North Gymnasium is the only indoor space the town has for various sports, but with decaying infrastructure, dilapidated equipment and dreadful accessibility, locals are pleading for a new one. For nearly a decade...

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Courtney O'Brien

12 Sep 2025

Community

Leongatha Rotary brings safe drinking water to students in Timor-Leste

LEONGATHA Rotary Club are helping to bring clean, safe drinking water to communities across Timor-Leste by raising money for the installation of SkyHydrants in much needed areas. Through a variety of fundraising activates from movie nights to art...

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Courtney O'Brien

10 Sep 2025

On the land

100 unit rotary milking parlour opens up options for Nyora farming family

THE BRAND new 100 unit rotary milking parlour at the Lancey family farm in Nyora has been in operation for about two months and farmer of 40 years, Chris Lancey is happy with its performance. The family had the option to put in another 70 unit...

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Courtney O'Brien

10 Sep 2025

Council

Objections raised at third attempt to subdivide Sandy Point Caravan Park

THE third iteration of a planning application to subdivide the Sandy Point Caravan Park into individual lots has been made to the South Gippsland Shire Council. The first application to subdivide the caravan park, located at 89 Beach Parade, Sandy...

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Courtney O'Brien

07 Sep 2025

Council

Heated debate on Fish Creek development

A PROPOSED development in Fish Creek sparked heated debate at last Wednesday’s council meeting and uncovered a flaw in the Shire’s zoning regulations. In the proposal, five new cabins containing two bedrooms each would be built on the...

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Courtney O'Brien

06 Sep 2025

Community

Champion Daffodil pays homage to late daffodil enthusiast

DAFFODILS of every shade of yellow, spectacular floral arrangements, native flowers, photography and artwork, fruit and vegetables once again decorated Leongatha’s Memorial Hall for the annual Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Show. The show, held...

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Courtney O'Brien

05 Sep 2025

Community

Meeniyan Community Hub officially opened

AFTER many years in the pipeline, the Meeniyan Community Hub was officially opened last Friday by the South Gippsland Shire Council and local MPs. The new hub replaces the Meeniyan community meeting rooms, storage areas and public toilets, which...

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Courtney O'Brien

30 Aug 2025