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Paint our Town Community Art Project in Toora
SUNDAY October 14 saw the completion of the “Paint our Town” Art Project in Toora. Under the expert direction of lead artist Leila Boakes and Liz Zanella, 60 energetic volunteers […]
Bank comes back to Meeniyan
MEENIYAN celebrated last Friday, with the opening of a Bendigo Bank outlet at the IGA Supermarket. It’s been a long time coming, with many a hurdle along the way. But […]
Making Foster shine
FOSTER businesswoman Shelley Brewer believes a plan to see the town covered in gold stars this Christmas would be a perfect “celebration of community”. The Foster Chamber of Commerce member […]
Winners picked
TWO local projects have been given the green light for funding after a hotly contested ‘Pick My Project’ initiative. Securing 183 votes and 180 respectively, OSCA – The Fish Creek […]
No show for 2019
THE Foster & District Show is ready to go into hiatus – with the committee voting at last night’s meeting (Tuesday, October 9) to have a year’s break and stage […]
Communication breakdown
AN apparent communication breakdown over Telstra works in the main street of Foster has drawn the ire of a local trader. Foster businesswoman Deb Harris said she had no forewarning […]
Call for negative rate rise
CR Don Hill has argued for two years of negative rate rises, saying South Gippsland Shire Council was “rolling in funds”. The comments came after a strong draft Annual Financial […]
Council votes yes to toolkit
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has voted yes to applying for funding for the South Gippsland Business Associations Good Governance Toolkit. Given a successful application, the $60,000 project will be financed […]
Dreaming of a book launch
FISH Creek author Liz Farrell will officially launch her young adult fantasy novel Willow Bloom and the Dream Keepersat Gecko Gallery on Friday (October 5) from 5pm to 7pm. Writing […]
Locals lead drought relief
LOCALS are being called on to help farmers battling the worst drought in a century. South Gippsland Lions clubs and the Fish Creek based charity ‘Truckin’ Feed a Farmer’ are […]
Top marks for Kerri
POPULAR Fish Creek Primary School teacher Kerri Smith has been shortlisted for the Victorian public school “teacher of the year” award. The Outstanding Primary Teacher honour is among the most […]
Show could be cancelled
THE coming Foster & District Agricultural Show may not be staged, as the committee struggles to secure the services of a secretary. Speaking to The Mirror, show committee president Noel Afflitto said […]
Cash splash at Toora
THE Toora Swimming Pool will receive Stage 2 Development funding of $250,000 from the State Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. The news came via Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet […]
AFNL – Fish Creek and Foster prevail
WITH the draft recommendations coming out on Friday night prior to Saturday’s grand finals at Meeniyan, the gloss was taken off what could have been the last grand finals ever […]
Watershed moment – SGW looks at move away from Foster
SOUTH Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis would not say whether the corporation would move its Foster headquarters to another town. A move to Leongatha has been rumoured. Essential […]
New drilling operation for Esso
ESSODeepwater Gippsland has commenced an offshore exploration drilling program in the Gippsland Basin to search for new sources of gas. The company is drilling two exploration wells, known as Baldfish and […]
More people needed: CEO
PROM Country Aged Care CEO Rhett McLennan is urging more people to put their hand up for a spot on the not-for-profit’s board. “We, as an organisation, are always looking […]
Ethan and Jesse share top award
– Life membership to Ralph Hubbert THE Alberton Football Netball League held their vote count and presentation night last Saturday night at the Toora Hall with the Toora Football Netball […]
First report for SGSC monitor
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s Municipal Monitor Peter Stephenson has delivered the first of a series of reports to Minister for Local Government Marlene Kairouz. Mr Stephenson, who was appointed to […]
Reprieve for Welshpool kinder
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will spend $30,000 on a feasibility study into the viability of placing kindergartens on primary school sites at Toora and Welshpool. Cr Ray Argento made an […]
Finishing touches on PCAC extension
LAST week saw Prom Country Aged Care put the finishing touches to its extension, which has added an extra seven rooms to the facility. Six are two-bedroom sized, while the […]
Thieves target Port Franklin
THERE’S a group of angry fishermen in Port Franklin searching for two thieves. And God help the pair if the townspeople ever discover their identities. The opportunistic duo raided 20 […]
Kinder move fears for Welshpool
BUSINESSMAN Eddie Fowler fears that any push to move Welshpool’s kinder could mean “another nail” in the town’s coffin. Today (Wednesday, August 22), South Gippsland Shire Council will vote on […]
Fighting local poverty
FOSTER’S frontline soldiers in the fight against poverty were gathered in town last week, receiving some tips from an expert in the field. Manna Gum Community House’s Community Development Coordinator […]
More Prom Coast Festival News
THE Prom Coast Festival provides a focus for community engagement and for showcasing the exciting opportunities available in the shire for both locals and tourists. The biennial Festival, now in […]
Call to arms
Brigade asks for more volunteers FOSTER Fire Brigade captain David Jones is relieved a recent call out to fight a blaze at South Gippsland Hospital proved to be a false […]
Emergency call on ACO’s
AMBULANCE Victoria Team Manager Leigh Nichols-Thompson is calling on more volunteers to bolster the service’s ranks. “We’re looking for more people to become ACO’s (Ambulance Community Officers). The training is […]
Nominate an Aussie champ
NOMINATIONS are now open for the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards. The awards provide an opportunity to recognise people in our community who go above and beyond. Awards are now […]
Planning for the best
THERE’S a rumbling discontent in the Mount Best community, as people consider the future for a plan that doesn’t fit an easy planning mould. A recent town hall meeting attended […]
No laughing matter
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council monitor Peter Stephenson believes some councillors may not have taken his appointment seriously. “I believe there are some who think it’s a bit of a joke […]
Stock alert rejected by Council
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s Cr Meg Edwards’ plan to see an electronic alert raised for when stock strayed on to local roads, was voted down by fellow councillors. Cr Edwards […]
$26 million cash reserve explained
RATES campaigner Ralph Gallagher posed a number of written questions after South Gippsland’s Shire Council’s June 27 meeting, in regard to the local government’s apparent “cash in hand” wealth. Can […]
Pollution claims rejected
GIPPSLAND Ports CEO Nick Murray has rejected claims that the authority’s dredging works have contaminated Port Welshpool beach. Port Welshpool landowner Roger Harvey – who is championing a petition to […]
Funds for Foster
MINISTER for Regional Development Jaala Pullford was in Foster on Monday to announce $50,000 in funding for new tiered seating for the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. After a brief afternoon […]
Wilsons Promontory National Park to close temporarily
Annual conservation program in action WILSONSPromontory National Park will be closed from Monday, August 20 until the morning of Friday, August 24, 2018 to conduct the annual program for hog […]
Laneway transformation continues
THE transformation of the laneway between Foster Foodworks and Foster Seafoods is continuing apace, with a roof scheduled to be attached in the coming days. A frame is already in […]
Million-dollar stadium bid
THE South Gippsland Shire Council has voted to apply for $1 million in funding to help revitalise the Foster Indoor Stadium. According to Foster Showgrounds Committee of Management secretary Deb […]
Status quo on ratings strategy
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has voted to maintain the status quo on its ratings strategy, effectively rejecting the ideas of a Rating Strategy Review Steering Committee. It was argued by […]
NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT
Form B : SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL Pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 The land affected by the application is located at 725 Walkerville Road Tarwin Lower […]
Hill defends report card
CR Don Hill has defended South Gippsland Shire Council’s record after a dismal report card from ratepayers in the annual Community Satisfaction Survey, saying slanted reported was affecting public perceptions. […]
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