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Majority want war memorial cross in FWMAC
Foster and District Historical Society’s Great War Memorial Cross is still looking for a permanent home. After the historical society’s successful exhibition, ‘South Gippsland at War,’ many people suggested the war […]
Nitrate poisoning alert
Farmers have been warned about the dangers of nitrate poisoning after three cows died in West Gippsland in recent days. Grant Nielsen from West Gippsland Vet Care said current conditions […]
Tea Cosy Festival
THE much anticipated Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival returns this weekend and promises to provide 10 exciting days of entertainment, attractions and activities for young and old. The inaugural festival […]
MG says sorry to suppliers
DAIRY giant Murray Goulburn has apologised to suppliers over large cuts to the co-operative’s profits and the lower price it will pay farmers for their milk. Around 2500 dairy farmers […]
Chinese deal to expand Burra Foods
A CHINESE-LED consortium, Inner Mongolia Fuyuan Farming Co Ltd (Fuyuan), is set to take a majority (79 per cent) shareholding in Korumburra-based Burra Foods pending Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) […]
Milk price drop shock
IN DEVASTATING news for the district’s many dairy farmers – and the local economy that depends on them – dairy giant Murray Goulburn has announced it will slash the price […]
Angry scenes as Council dismisses CSG motion
TEMPERS flared in Council Chambers yet again last Wednesday as South Gippsland Shire Council argued the merits of advocating to the Victorian Government to exempt all land in the shire […]
Push to unseat McMillan
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has officially added its support to the campaign to change the name of the federal seat of McMillan, so that it is no longer named after […]
Better mobile coverage for Sandy Point
MOBILE phone coverage is set to improve at Sandy Point with the construction of a new tower going ahead over the next couple of months. Details of the long-awaited project […]
Basketball stadium shooting for new floor
THE need for a new floor for the basketball stadium at Welshpool’s Arthur Sutherland Recreation Reserve has never been greater. That was the message from Madelaine Mason in a presentation […]
HAZMAT attends gas leak in Foster
The Foster CFA attended a call-out last Sunday when gas was found to be leaking from a car as it filled up at the BP Service Station in Toora Road. […]
Toora Lions – the pride of the district
LIFE has become a little easier for some locals, thanks to the effort of some unsung heroes. They are far too modest to blow their own trumpets, but word has […]
Councillor misconduct
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Councillor Don Hill is facing disciplinary action after a finding of misconduct against him by an independent Councillor Conduct Panel. The Panel reprimanded Cr Hill, made a […]
DRUGS IN CARS
POLICE have found drugs in vehicles in the local area on two occasions recently. In the first incident, at 5.52pm last Wednesday, police observed a car drive through the stop […]
Bank agency to open at Welshpool RTC
A NEW agency for the Bendigo Bank, which is managed locally by the Toora and District Community Bank, will officially open next Monday, April 18, at the Welshpool Rural Transaction […]
Community Energy powering up
IN THE push towards a more sustainable world powered by renewable energy rather than fossil fuels, Community Energy is gaining prominence. Decentralising energy generation and increasing the supply mix by […]
Fire restrictions lifted
FIRE restrictions have been lifted in South Gippsland, Bass Coast and Baw Baw. The Fire Danger Period and Fire Prohibited Periods finished on Monday (April 11) in the three municipalities. […]
Dial before you burn
FIRE restrictions ended this week. You may now burn off. However, care must be taken. Foster CFA captain David Jones reminds the public that certain regulations need to be adhered […]
Julie’s Classic Cakes star at farmers’ market
ONE of the stars of the Prom Country Farmers’ Market, held on the third Saturday of each month in the grounds of the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, is […]
Where’s the community in Foster Community Association?
ENTHUSIASTIC new members are being sought for the Foster Community Association, which is in temporary recess due to a lack of interest from the Foster community. The Association currently has […]
Basketballers score silver in NZ
LOCAL youngsters Sam Flanders, Tyla Angwin and Flynn Materia acquitted themselves with great distinction in the Pacific Easter Classic basketball tournament in Tauranga, New Zealand. 14-year-old Sam Flanders, of Fish […]
Building a better future for Foster
SUBMISSIONS on the Draft Foster Community Infrastructure Plan are invited from the public. Prepared by Social Planning Officer Vicki Bradley, the Draft Plan recently went on public exhibition. It can […]
Hospital expansion plans shared with Danny O’Brien
LOCAL MLA Danny O’Brien toured South Gippsland Hospital last Thursday, the guest of hospital CEO Peter Rushen and the hospital board, represented by board member Paul Ahern. It was the […]
Fun fete a fabulous fundraiser
EASTER Sunday proved to be the perfect day for Foster Primary School’s Family Fete. The local community turned out in droves, along with many of the people holidaying in the […]
Gippslanders give generously to Good Friday Appeal
MEMBERS of the South Gippsland Fire Brigades Group did a fantastic job of raising money across the district on Good Friday for the annual 85th Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal. The […]
Visitor Information Service to be reviewed
CHANGING visitor needs, efficiency opportunities and technological advancements are among the issues to be explored as South Gippsland Shire Council reviews its Visitor Information Service (VIS) over the next few […]
Enormous response to Relay for Life
THE coldest day since mid December was no deterrent to the 520 brave and hearty walkers at the South Gippsland Relay For Life as they trudged on through the night, […]
South Gippsland Secondary – a little college with big results
WITH a student population of fewer than 300 students, South Gippsland Secondary College, situated in Foster and serving the wider Corner Inlet area, is not a big school. So it […]
Great summer for Foster Pool
THE swimming season at Foster Outdoor Pool came to an end for another year on March 13 after a very successful summer. “Attendances were very good this summer,” said the […]
What’s on over Easter
THERE’s plenty of activities, exhibitions and family fun to be had while out and about over the Easter holiday period. Markets and sales Foster Produce and Craft Market on the […]
Council keeps cap on rate rise
GOOD planning and a rigorous search for efficiencies has enabled South Gippsland Shire Council to propose a budget for 2016/17 which meets the challenge of rate rise capping while continuing […]
Happy campers at what cost?
THE famed beauty of the Franklin River Reserve outside Toora has spread far and wide, with scores of caravans, tents and campervans regularly parked there. Locals who have kept tabs […]
‘Pearfection’ at Toora
THE Pear Party held each year by the Friends of Toora Heritage Pear Orchard as a fundraiser for the orchard continues to go from strength to strength. Held in fine […]
Relay for Life
The 2016 South Gippsland Relay For Life kicks off this coming weekend at Fish Creek with the opening ceremony at 3 pm at Terrill Park on Saturday. Survivors and carers […]
New Rural Doctor Award for Alison Wilde
THE many achievements of Victoria’s rural health professionals were celebrated at the Victorian Rural Health Awards, held at Sale last Friday evening. Over 30 men and women took centre stage […]
Pear Party this Sunday
THE fifth annual Toora Heritage Pear Orchard ‘Pear Party’ is to be held this Sunday (March 13) from 10am to 4pm and promises to be a fun-filled family-friendly day with […]
Rail Trail complete from go to whoa
IT’S official! The long-awaited Black Spur section of the Great Southern Rail Trail between Koonwarra and Minns Road, Meeniyan is now complete, creating a seamless Rail Trail from Leongatha […]
Foster Show success
EVERYTHING came together to create a fine Foster Show last Saturday. The weather was perfect. There was no rain and it was not too hot, not too cold and […]
Stage 2 Water Restrictions for Fish Creek
STAGE 2 “SAVE” Water Restrictions will apply to South Gippsland Water’s Fish Creek customers from midnight tomorrow (Thursday March 3). The Battery Creek Water Supply System, which services Fish Creek, […]
Councillors outspoken on in-confidence issues
KEEPING things quiet might have been the subject of the debate, but South Gippsland Shire Council chambers were anything but last Wednesday as Councillors debated the merits of making their […]
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