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Local olive producer has been quietly achieving – GOLD!
Local olive oil producers, Lyn and Andrew Jamieson from Golden Creek Olives in Fish Creek have just won Gold at the Australian Olive Association’s National Olive Industry Awards in Tasmania. […]
Locals turn out to support new Prom Coast newspaper
More than seventy enthusiastic locals flocked to Manna Gum Community House last Saturday morning to learn about and contribute their ideas towards the creation of a new, independent, community-owned newspaper […]
Manna Gum Community House to auspice the Prom Coast News Foster
The Prom Coast News (PCN) working group and Manna Gum Community House (MGCH) are pleased to announce the signing of an auspice agreement, paving the way for the establishment of […]
Mixed reactions to Esso Oil Rig Decommissioning Plans for Barry Beach
Esso Australia’s plans to decommission oil and gas platforms in the Gippsland Basin are sparking mixed feelings among local residents and stakeholders. Esso, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, is preparing to […]
MLA advises on Coal Seam Gas
The Meat and Livestock Authority (MLA) has commissioned independent research into the mining of Coal Seam Gas on livestock properties, and has issued advice to farmers about the potential pifalls of unwittingly […]
NBN rollout getting closer
As far as I know the Foster has the fibre optic cable already linked to the Telstra exchange. Now, how long it will take ISP’s (Internet Service Providers) to make […]
New book by local authors
ALIENS & SAVAGES The Voice in Australia by Janeen Webb and Andrew Enstice ALIENS & SAVAGES is a hands-on historical record of the racism that underpins Australia’s growth as a nation. […]
One Act Play Festival this weekend!
The Fifteenth Annual South Gippsland One Act Play Festival offers a smorgasbord of over thirty plays for locals, visitors and their friends to sample this weekend.
Pearl Park Music Festival this Saturday
THIS Saturday the Pearl Park precinct in Foster will be transformed into the Pearl Park Music Festival and is promising something for everyone. Just a short stroll from the many […]
Prom Coast Fishing Report
Welcome to the first in an ongoing series of Prom Coast recreational fishing reports Inside information for fishing enthusiasts Provided by Foster Kyak and Outdoor, 50 Main Street, Foster. Call: Murray on 0475 […]
Prom Coast News first edition on sale now!
Here it is! The very first edition of Prom Coast News hit the stands last week. Look in supermarkets and some Evans Petroleum Gippsland service stations around #Foster#FishCreek#Sandypoint#Toora#Yanakie#Welshpool#VenusBay#Yarram#Mirboonorth & #Meeniyan […]
Proposed rural zone changes – have your say!
From the Department of Planning and Community Development website, I have gathered these links below to provide our readers with information about the proposed changes to zoning of land in […]
Public submissions into CSG called for now
The State Government has announced that its inquiry into unconventional gas is open for public submissions. We’re hoping as many people as possible will enter a submission, so we can show […]
Restoring Balance – Health Retreats, Yoga & iRest inspire wellbeing in South Gippsland
A Wellbeing Balance Wellbeing is not only important to physical health, but also integral to mental health – one in five people in Australia will experience mental ill health within […]
Risk comes at a cost
Bushfires, cyclones and floods as well as increased costs to repair and rebuild driven by price inflation, have seen household insurance premiums rise way above the usual annual increase in […]
Sculpture in the bush: a strong year for the McLelland Prize
In Australia’s somewhat subdued public sculpture scene, the McClelland Sculpture Survey – which runs until July 19, 2015 – provides a rare opportunity for witnessing contemporary public sculpture. This year […]
Shine a Light for Parks at the Prom
On Saturday evening, November 2, we need you to join more than a thousand people to make a human sign on the beach at Tidal River, Wilsons Prom – a […]
Six reasons to visit Fish Creek
OK, for now we will put the old Foster vs Fish Creek rivalry to one side and support this week’s Saturday AGE in highlighting some pretty compelling reasons to visit […]
Smoke from Tasmanian fires drifts over Victoria
25 January 2016 For the second time in 10 days Victorians are being urged not call Triple Zero if they smell smoke in the air, with a plume from northern […]
South Gippsland Councillor Charged
SOUTH Gippsland Shire councillor Andrew McEwen has been charged by the Local Government Inspectorate and will have to face court. Cr McEwen was charged with one charge of misuse of […]
South Gippsland Grapples with Renewable Energy Expansion Plans
South Gippsland Shire Council map showing the density of rural dwellings. South Gippsland Shire Council has voiced concerns over the potential impacts of renewable energy projects on the region’s rural […]
South Gippsland training future doctors
It has taken a while for the Monash School of Rural Health (SRH) South Gippsland to settle into its new home but after six months, its presence is being felt. […]
South Gippslanders “devoted to their pets”
Shire adopts animal management plan Research via online surveys, submissions and face-to-face conversations has shown there’s no doubt that South Gippsland people love their small animals and want the best […]
The Budget At A Glance
Where are the spending cuts? Who’s getting extra cash? Everything you need to know about Budget 2012-13. Fresh from Budget lock-up, Ben Eltham has the highlights. Highlights of Wayne Swan’s […]
The Dingoes
Support: Mick Thomas The Dingoes are often given credit for that point in Australian music history where Australian rock shook off its cultural cringe and placed all the influences which […]
The future use of Gippsland’s energy resources – panel discussions
Regional Development Australia (Gippsland) recently staged panel discussions on the future of Gippsland’s energy resources. Hosted by media personality James O’Loghlin and Regional Development Australia Gippsland, it was a forum for the […]
The Hazelwood mine disaster could easily have been avoided
The Hazelwood coalmine fire, which burned for 45 days earlier this year, was a catastrophe for the town of Morwell in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley. Homes were blanketed in smoke and […]
The Mirror’s last editions
Current owners of The Mirror newspaper, Robert (Rab) and Jenny Best will cease publishing The Mirror on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. That means there will be five more editions before […]
The Schreurs Celery Farm tour: Tarwin Valley’s emerald gem
By Prom Coast News – March 26, 2025 Imagine a war between millions of good bugs and bad bugs to minimise pesticide use … well, this is what is happening on Australia’s […]
Theft of log splitter
A fire wood splitter was stolen from a farm shed on a rural property in Nerrena Road, Meeniyan, between 21/02/2013 and 24/02/2013. Offenders cut the lock on the shed to […]
Tidal River area of Wilsons Prom to re-open September 23!
Just in time for the school holidays, the Tidal River area of Wilsons Promontory National Park will re-open on September 23, 2011. The heavy March rains have sculpted a ‘new’ […]
URGENT! Foster Swimming Pool at risk: show your support
There is a Council vote tomorrow afternoon – Wednesday April 16th at 2.00 pm on a motion that will decide whether Foster swimming pool will survive for two more years. […]
Vacancies – PGL Adventure Camps – 2022
We are commencing a recruitment drive for January 2022. I have attached the poster we are sending to organisations, I wondered if you would be able to share this […]
Virtual emergency care, everywhere
A state-wide virtual emergency service is offering rural residents an alternative to long trips to hospital emergency departments for non-life-threatening conditions. The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), an Australian-first video […]
We Need More Voices In The National Debate
Yes, I’ll admit I’m a subscriber to New Matilda which I find a useful Australian news source (though I don’t necessarily agree with all the articles) as well as many […]
WILSON’S PROM CRUISE DISCOUNT
Wildlife Coast Cruises has a one off Wilson’s Prom Cruise on Saturday October 17th Get a 10% DISCOUNT on all adult and child fares Use the promo code PROMOCT2015 when […]
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