SHIRLEY Reeves, South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau’s long-time volunteer, was honoured by Community Information and Support Victoria (CISVic) recently. She was added to CISVic’s Honour Roll. CISVic is the umbrella body for more than 65 community and information service bodies across Victoria. Ms Reeves was one of only three people chosen from across the state […]
NETBALLERS gathered at Leongatha Netball Courts on Wednesday for netball skills training. The weekly training sessions, supported by Leongatha and District Netball Club and run by Netball Victoria and South Coast Access Alliance, follow the Social Inclusion Week roadshow in November. Netball Victoria’s regional development coordinator Jo Crosby said during the roadshow, many people showed […]
LIVING with minimal impact on the planet is the philosophy behind an event coming to Wonthaggi this Sunday (March 29). The Southern Gippsland Sustainability Festival highlights options for sustainable living in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires. Head to the State Coal Mine for a display of alternative energy, local produce, self sufficiency skills and […]
THE Good Friday Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal needs your help. Leongatha has supported the charity for 18 years, through the Uncle Bob’s and Apex clubs. However more people are needed to door knock on Good Friday (April 3) to continue that success. Event coordinator Adam Gordon has set up shop in Leongatha’s old courthouse […]
ON one day at the end of every summer, 10 to 15 cases of tomatoes pass through Marg and Vito Serafino’s front door. None come out – except as bottles of tomato puree, known as passata. Each year the Serafinos of Leongatha invite guests at the end of summer to join them for a day […]
THE Committee for Gippsland has got in early with its platform of priorities ahead of this year’s Victorian state budget. The 16 page submission to Treasurer Tim Pallas from the region’s peak business and industry body includes as its number one ask a new hospital for West Gippsland, as well as roads and infrastructure projects, […]
THE Welshpool and District Horticultural Society held its 54th autumn flower show recently, with the theme: March magic. With good entries across the whole program, the Welshpool Hall was once again filled with colour and creativity from all of the pretty blooms and other garden delights. The Best exhibit in show was awarded to Welshpool’s […]
A BASS Coast Shire Council error meant council could not make decisions about two issues on the agenda at Wednesday’s ordinary council meeting. The issues were removal of vegetation to create a footpath from Abbott Street to Cape Paterson Road, Inverloch, and the development of a multi unit dwelling at 35 Sandymount Avenue, Inverloch. “I […]
BASS Coast Shire Council has made steps towards discontinuing an unmade section of Murray Street, Wonthaggi, without waiting for the result of a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) appeal involving the land. The land is currently used for public purposes as part of Guide Park and contains significant council drainage assets that serve more […]
THE cricketing community in Inverloch is ‘over the moon’ after its first A Grade premiership in 15 years. The Inverloch Stingrays proved too strong for Nerrena when it counted most. After sitting on top of the ladder for the entire season, the Red Caps fell at the last post to a determined Stingray’s outfit. Nerrena […]