AN AGRICULTURAL services precinct proposed for Koonwarra is progressing, paving the way for an economic boost for the whole shire. The precinct progressed last Wednesday when council voted to seek the approval of Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne to rezone land at 590 South Gippsland Highway and 2 Hogans Road from Farming Zone to Special […]
THE Wonthaggi Amateur Basketball Association is not giving up its fight for a highball facility in Wonthaggi. President Cath Garnham said the association is still discussing what its next move will be, but rallies and petitions may come about. “There is potential for a rally in the pipeline, but we would like to sit down […]
EMPLOYEES are being warned to check their pay slips carefully over the next few months to make sure their Sunday and public holiday penalty rates are not being decreased. The Fair Work Commission announced last Thursday that 25 to 50 per cent will be cut off penalty rates for workers in the hospitality, fast food, restaurant, […]
THE Poowong Pool will be closed for the last two weeks of the season following an investigation into the causes of a significant loss of water. While the pool had been losing some water for the whole season, the volume of water being lost has escalated significantly in the last week. South Gippsland Shire Council […]
SOUTH Gippsland could become a major horticultural centre in Victoria, injecting tens of millions of dollars into the economy and potentially creating 1000 jobs in the region in the long term. A South Gippsland Shire Council delegation toured Schreurs and Sons’ massive property at Middle Tarwin last Tuesday (February 21) and heard of the company’s […]
Murray Goulburn dairy farmers can only hope for a 3 cents a kilogram step up by the end of this financial year, after the company released its half yearly results this morning. See the full statement below.
The cruise ship Norwegian Star is adrift 20 nautical miles off the coast of Venus Bay after losing propulsion. The vessel has been without power for 12 hours. Tug boats are on the way to recover passengers and are expected to arrive at 8pm tonight. The ship is drifting at about 1.5 knots per hour […]
By Dr Jeff Cave, district veterinary officer IF YOUR dog regularly travels in the back of your ute, you need to take extra care to avoid exposing it to heat stress on very hot days. Adequate shelter, for example a fixed canopy, needs to be provided to protect tethered dogs from climate extremes. While it […]