LEONGATHA author Brian S Overmass’ newest work, V is for Justice, reads like a classic Tom Clancy thriller. But in many ways it is anything but, for it boasts a fantastical twist that pushes into the realms of science fiction. Whatever genre the novel fits into, it’s a ripping good yarn. Brian’s first novel, Roul, […]
ANNIKA Ruokolahti had travelled from Finland to take part in a 12 month exchange, as part of Rotary’s student exchange program. “I never thought I would do an exchange, but then my sister did one a couple of years ago to Sydney and she kind of talked me into it,” she said. “I have always […]
LEONGATHA journeyed to Bairnsdale in the opening match of the Gippsland League, winning a stirring encounter against a young and fast Redlegs outfit. The Parrots new recruits in Cade Maskell, Aaron Hillberg and Paddy McGrath all made shining debuts for the Green and Gold whilst Tom Marriott celebrated a welcome return to the club with […]
IT was a day of high winds from the north-west but otherwise okay as the rain held off and it was quite warm for cyclists. The main story was about 14 year old, Will Lumby, who held on for 20 km behind freshly returned veteran Kerry Pritchard over the steepish climb to Mardan. On […]
TICKETS are selling fast for a number of events on the Prom Coast Seachange Festival program. Two events have already completely sold out. Deb Bray, chair of the festival’s organising committee, said there is a great feeling of excitement in the build-up to this year’s festival. “We’ve had a great deal of positive feedback about […]
GARDEN enthusiasts admired the stunning property Springbank at Mardan on Sunday. A garden party was held at the home of Pauline and David John as part of a joint event between the Leongatha Rotary Club and Meeniyan Art Gallery. The five acre property surrounds a Tuscan style house and the garden is based on formal […]
AN Aldi supermarket will open in Leongatha. The news was announced exclusively to The Star just now. Aldi officials met with South Gippsland Shire Council planners this morning. The $6.5 million supermarket should be built by the end of this year on the corner of Church and Bruce streets, opposite the existing IGA supermarket. […]
Councillors galore: more than 50 former councillors of the South Gippsland Shire Council, pre and post-amalgamation, reminisced about their times at the council table on Friday. The former local government leaders gathered at the Leongatha RSL for the reunion and received certificate of recognitions for their hard work from current mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy.
THE tradition of the garden party has been resurrected. In conjunction with the Leongatha Rotary Club and the Meeniyan Art Gallery, an event will be held at Springbank at Mardan this Sunday, April 14 from 11am-4pm. The five acre property owned by Pauline and David John surrounds a Tuscan style house and the garden is […]
