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Genuine dialogue on submissions to Council
INDIVIDUALS and community groups took up South Gippsland Shire Council’s invitation to make formal comment on the Draft Council Plan 2010-2014, Budget 2010/11 and Long Term Financial Plan 2010/11 – […]
Proud of national runner-up
AGNES River Landcare Group and the South Gippsland Landcare Network put in a great effort in their bid for Welshpool resident Arie Bos carry off the Australian Government Individual Landcarer […]
Giving and seeking in Foster community
VOLUNTEER energy and passion has produced many results during the 14 years of Foster Community Association’s (FCA) existence, with “members championing,” as President Larry Giddy explained, “initiatives that enrich our […]
Transition group heads for project grants
CORNER Inlet Transition group has incorporated in order to apply for grants in its own right to carry out practical projects to help local communities become more informed and empowered […]
FORTY years ago, The Mirror of Thursday June 25, 1970
• The new automatic telephone exchange at Foster was about to commence operation. • The Shire of South Gippsland refused a 430 residential lot subdivision in Foleys Road Yanakie on […]
From The Mirror of Wednesday June 27, 1990
• FOSTER Hospital Building Fund has benefited substantially from generous donations towards the cost of renovations and extensions. Foster Rotary has donated $4,000 which was presented at the Club’s changeover […]
Excitement over Meeniyan’s Community Plan
IT IS an exciting time for Meeniyan Community Plan Working Group as it has held its final meeting prior to an official launch of the Meeniyan Integrated Community Plan. Being […]
Will the Sharks have enough bite?
Round 14 of the Alberton Football League sees Tarwin take on league leaders Foster at Shark Park, and it will be interesting to see if they will be able to […]
Pulham’s celebrates 25 years
IT IS 25 years since Colin and Karen Pulham started Pulham’s Furniture and Carpet in Foster’s main street. A quarter century later the business is still go- ing strong, and […]
More than OK Pizza Pasta!
HUNGRY golfers and members of the general public will be pleased to know that the kitchen at Foster Golf Club will re- open tomorrow – Thurs- day June 24. Will […]
Grant towards new bank for Meeniyan
THE people of Meeniyan and district are one step closer to achieving their goal of a community bank. The state government has announced funding of $8,400 for a commu- nity […]
Community bank settles the dust
MEMBERS of both Corner Inlet Men’s Shed and Corner Inlet Wood- workers are very grate- ful to T oora Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank for a $1,757 Com- munity […]
Cancer Council award for Anthony’s poem
A POEM by 12-year- old Anthony Turner of Foster has been se- lected for exhibition at the internationally ac- claimed Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards. Anthony, who wrote his poem, […]
Farmers’ market moved inside
Visitors to last Saturday morning’s market, traditionally held in the grounds of the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, were relieved to find the majority of the market inside the hall. […]
Phenomenal response on sustainability
A PHENOMENAL number of people have been involved in re- sponding to South Gippsland Shire Coun- cil’s invitation for input on development of its Sustainability Strategy, with more than 1,100 […]
Your energy needed for Foster Show’s continuation
IF YOU enjoy Foster’s annual show and want it to continue in future years, your energy is needed to carry out follow-up action on new ideas chosen by the current […]
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