$10 million school turns heads
STAFF and students are already loving the $10 million new buildings at Leongatha Secondary College. The school has a new arts centre, and junior and senior buildings. Full reports about your school in Tuesday’s Star.
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Off track – golden opportunity to enhance Leongatha slipping
IMPROVING Leongatha’s former rail yard appears to not be a high priority for South Gippsland Shire Council, despite council naming the site a “priority project”. Council lists “Development of Leongatha Rail Yard” in its document Priority Projects for Support, published June 2013. But despite VicTrack, which owns the land, being willing to discuss selling the […]
Surfing chief earns OAM
IT’S AN honour he did not expect to receive. Max Wells of Inverloch received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of his contribution to surfing, rescue services and the community. He joins the ranks of extraordinary Australians honoured in the awards list announced by the Council for the Order of Australia […]
Anne, courthouse and youth win
ANNE McIntyre of Venus Bay was named the citizen of the year at South Gippsland Shire Council’s Australia Day awards ceremony last Wednesday. Around 140 people attended the event in Leongatha Memorial Hall. The award for community event of the year was granted to the Leongatha Courthouse Centenary and youth community contribution winners were Ashley […]
Loss is gain for MG
MURRAY Goulburn announced last Thursday that as a result of Saputo acquiring a controlling interest in Warrnambool Cheese and Butter, it will withdraw its bid to take over WCB. MG also intends to accept Saputo’s offer. In accepting into the Saputo offer, MG will receive at least $92.9 million of cash proceeds, which will result […]
Mastering the dairy industry
BEN Vagg from Leongatha South has spent the past 12 months in New Zealand as an inaugural recipient of the Dairy Australia trans-Tasman scholarship. The scholarship gave Ben the opportunity to study a one year Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture Commerce at Massey University. Ben received one of two scholarships and he said while there, he […]
Blueberries in the blood
SUE and Chris Howard have been growing blueberries on their Leongatha North farm for 15 years and have been certified organic for 12. Koorooman Berries comprises an acre planted with 750 plants producing around two tonnes of fruit per season. The fruit is picked and packaged on site, and sold into Melbourne via the Footscray […]
Vietnam opens girls’ eyes
ASHLEIGH Gobel and Laura Robins recently returned from an unforgettable Vietnam experience. From a long time school project at Mirboo North Secondary College to a lifetime of memories, the experience was fantastic for the pair. Upon arrival, the girls were culture shocked and overwhelmed by the heat, but loved every moment. “We were so excited […]
Last song sung
THE Prom Coast Singers gave their last official performance in December and have now moved into a period of indefinite hiatus. Choral director Paddy Broberg said after 15 years at the helm of the choir, it was time for her to step aside. “We came from Melbourne, my husband moved here in 1989. I was […]
Cape scheme will still cost thousands
CAPE Paterson property owners could be charged up to $47,200 for the upgrade of unsealed roads and drainage if a special charge scheme goes ahead. This comes after Bass Coast Shire Council completed the proposed design for the upgrade of unsealed roads and drainage in Cape Paterson. The design was developed with input from the […]