A BREWERY could be a feature of the Korumburra Railway Station in the wake of the demise of the South Gippsland Tourist Railway. South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday heard of a proposal by backyard brewers to open a craft brewery within the station. A community working group has formed to revitalise the former and […]
A BABY girl died after a collision between two cars at Phillip Island on Saturday. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives and investigating the cause of the crash. Police believe a Mercedes sedan was travelling on Smiths Beach Road and collided with a black Mazda CX-9 near the intersection of Back Beach Road about 7.30pm Saturday. […]
ONE of the biggest roadworks projects in South Gippsland’s history – valued at $50 million – will proceed. The State Government last week confirmed it would match federal funding to realign the South Gippsland Highway at the Black Spur between Koonwarra and Meeniyan. The highway will also be widened between Koonwarra and Yarram, but the […]
THIS year’s Semex Holstein Australia on Farm Challenge Victoria and South-Eastern South Australia annual luncheon was held recently in Melton. The luncheon celebrates champions in their respective age classes in the biggest and arguably most competitive state of the nationwide competition. This year, Maree Deenan from Leongatha South won the four year old champion class […]
A COMMUNITY barbecue for dairy farmers brought people from across Victoria together at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Korumburra, on Sunday. The event was organised by the Leos Club of Korumburra, Lions Club of Korumburra and The Need for Feed team. A Tough Times grant from South Gippsland Shire Council helped fund a number […]
There were approximately 1400 export and 300 young cattle penned representing an increase of 220 head week on week. The usual buying group was present and operating in a mixed market, with most prime cattle easing in price, while lean manufacturing cattle sold to stronger demand. Quality was good, with most prime cattle holding plenty […]
THE inaugural Gippsland Dressage Series, hosted by four local adult riding clubs, saw more than 170 horse riders converge on the area over four days of competition. The series was hosted by the Leongatha and District Equestrian Club, Wonthaggi Adult Riding Club, Stony Creek Riding Club and Bennison Adult Riding Club. Wonthaggi and Leongatha held […]
GIRLS from the South Gippsland region braved the rain and wind last Thursday, December 8 for the final stop of the Surfing for Girls Program at Sandy point. Thirty-five girls from South Gippsland Secondary College and Yarram Secondary College attended the day at the popular tourist destination. The eight location program covers the whole state […]
“THE response has been fantastic”, said John Kennedy, when he described his first week in at Korumburra based business The Bicycle Fitting Store. Last week John caught up with former promoter of the Leongatha Cycling Carnival for many years, Terry Watchorn. John Kennedy, a former elite bicycle racer, was around during the carnival era with […]
GLEN Alvie took out a massive win over the Imperials on Saturday. The Imperials had its work cut out for it after Joe Burke’s opening century in Glen Alvie’s innings, but Glen Alvie’s bowlers were merciless. Four batsmen for the Imperials were dismissed without scores as Glen Alvie’s fielding side fought for the win. Ricky […]