FRIENDS of the Mirboo North Outdoor Pool were disappointed the pool was forced to close in the lead up to the peak holiday period last week. A pipe was damaged over the weekend of December 19 and 20, and needed urgent repair. “The timing was disastrous. A lot of people are now off school […]
LIFE savers are urging swimmers to stay out of rips after a spate of rescues from the surf at Venus Bay since Christmas Day. Eight people were rescued from rips by members of the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club on Friday, Sunday and Monday. Surf club president Craig Watson is calling for swimmers to […]
A FATAL crash in Koonwarra on Christmas Eve (Thursday) has police appealing for drivers to stay safe on South Gippsland roads this New Year and summer holiday periods. Police said a 20 year old Korumburra woman was killed on the South Gippsland Highway in a single vehicle collision after the driver – a 24 year […]
CAROLS at the Creek is a Korumburra institution at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, and on Friday night it was easy to see why. The park in front of the rotunda was a delightful place to gather with picnic rugs on a balmy night and celebrate the festive season. The South Gippsland Concert Band […]
SALVATION Army captains Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw were honoured for their service to the community by South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday. The Scrimshaws will leave Leongatha in January, when Mr Scrimshaw will take up a new role as assistant state social command secretary in Melbourne, part of a team looking after the social programs […]
FATHER Peter Kooloos has been appointed as the new Parish Priest of Kooweerup, Nar Nar Goon and Iona-Maryknoll. His appointment was announced by the Bishop of Sale, Bishop Patrick O’Regan last week amongst a number of Parish changes within the Catholic Diocese of Sale. These appointments are effective from Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Returning to […]
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council gave $142,180 worth of Community Grants to community groups during round one of the program last Wednesday evening. The Community Grants program supports community initiatives that enhance the quality of life, heritage, recreation and cultural opportunities for South Gippsland residents. All applications were assessed under categories comprising of minor projects and […]
AN exhibition of portraits by Leongatha artist Kellie Smith is now on display at the Leongatha Art Gallery until the end of January. The 21 year old discovered a love for art in school, when she was thrust into an art class. While able to turn her artistic talent to just about any subject, […]
SOUTH Gippslanders have donated an overwhelming amount of food parcels and toys to people in need this Christmas. Agencies report a generous response from the community to appeals this festive season. Burra Foods is typical of the generosity of the South Gippsland business community and on Thursday morning delivered many toys for children to the […]
CHRISTMAS came early for the Keily family and the people of Tarwin Lower following the opening of the new IGA supermarket on Friday morning. After some five years in the making, the impressive new building is open for business. The grand opening was met with fantastic weather and an excellent turn out. There’s no comparison […]