On the land Varroa – it’s only a matter of time Agriculture Victoria advises all beekeepers to continue to monitor their hives regularly and report both positive and negative inspection results via BeeMAX Click here Courtney O'Brien 3 hours ago
Community Jordan Crugnale ‘once again absent’ at second rally opposing new levy, they say FARMERS, business owners and residents rallied once again against the emergency services levy in Wonthaggi this morning. While local MP’s and Councillors spoke out alongside farmers and residents, noticeably missing in action was local Bass MP Ms... Click here Courtney O'Brien 13 Jun 2025
Community New mural for Poowong celebrates the towns 150 years A NEW mural depicting the town of Poowong now adorns the external wall of the Poowong Public Hall in recognition of the towns 150th anniversary celebrations in 2024. The mural is made up of three separate works. The first is a depiction from a photo... Click here Courtney O'Brien 11 Jun 2025
Community Over $36,000 raised for local families at Elders annual charity golf day FOR OVER 10 years, Elders South Gippsland annual charity golf day has been raising money to support those within the community battling cancer, illness or tragedy. The drizzly morning didn’t stop around 150 players teeing off at this year’s event... Click here Courtney O'Brien 11 Jun 2025
News Megan Vuillermin awarded OAM for service to Corner Inlet MEGAN Vuillermin, a Sandy Point local, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition for her outstanding service to the Corner Inlet Community. “It’s all a bit uncomfortable and a bit overwhelming,” declared Megan... Click here Courtney O'Brien 08 Jun 2025
News Destination Gippsland and Destination Phillip Island to collaborate regardless THE GIPPSLAND Tourism Forum brought together tourism professionals, business owners, and industry stakeholders from across the region last Tuesday, to talk about strategies for success. The forum highlighted the importance of resilience... Click here Courtney O'Brien 31 May 2025
Community Axe the Tax! chant protestors outside Jordan Crugnales’ office PROTSTORS gathered outside Member for Bass, Jordan Crugnale’s office today with placards in hand and voices raised in unison against the State Governments recently passed emergency services and volunteers fund levy. Together the crowd chanted “Axe... Click here Courtney O'Brien 27 May 2025
Community Local CFA volunteers join fight against levy HUNDREDS of red fire trucks and yellow uniforms descended on Spring Street and parliament steps this morning in a continuing protest of the recently passed emergency services levy. Fire fighters from South Gippsland, many of whom are farmers as well... Click here Courtney O'Brien 20 May 2025
Community Loch servo owner sick of constant break-ins just for cigarettes A SMALL business, doing its best in the toughest of conditions, to serve the town of Loch and the surrounding region, has been broken into again and again, by would-be thieves. The Shell Service Station has been broken into three times in the last... Click here Courtney O'Brien 20 May 2025
Community The Middle Korumburra Hotel does it again THE MIDDLE Korumburra Hotel have done it again and celebrated taking home an award for 2025, presented at the Australian Hotels Association event at Crown last night. The AHA State Awards for Excellence are Victoria’s biggest and most prestigious... Click here Courtney O'Brien 20 May 2025
News Farmers fired up as levy increases financial burden A RALLY on the steps of Parliament last Tuesday morning didn’t stop the Victorian Government from pushing through its controversial Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund, which was voted in by Thursday night. The Emergency Services and Volunteer... Click here Courtney O'Brien 20 May 2025
Community Heritage review for selected townships in budget PLANS to commence a heritage review in selected townships across South Gippsland has been announced as part of South Gippsland Shire Councils draft budget 2025/26 – 2028/29. The document, which concluded its public feedback submissions last... Click here Courtney O'Brien 17 May 2025
Community Growth of Nyora reflected in draft budget THE township of Nyora is seeing progress in its residential development, with the South Gippsland Shire Council acknowledging this in their most recent draft Budget 2025/26–2028/29. In April 2023, SGSC adopted a proposed Development Plan for... Click here Courtney O'Brien 15 May 2025