If you or your child has a temperature, a severe cough and perhaps conjunctivitis, don’t assume it’s just a cold. These symptoms may be present for three to four days […]
Two groundbreaking new documentaries by Lock the Gate Alliance will be screened in the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre at 2pm on Sunday, September 29. The 35-minute films, ‘Fractured Country, […]
If you are a woman aged 50-69, then now is the time to book an appointment with Breastscreen Victoria’s mobile screening service, which will be in Foster from September 16 to […]
Have your say about protecting Corner Inlet’s water quality Corner Inlet is internationally significant as a Ramsar-listed wetland. Good water quality is central to the health and condition of the inlet’s diverse […]
Friends of the Earth media release June 21, 2013 APPEA ‘charm offensive’ hits Victoria The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) has launched its long awaited ‘charm offensive’ in […]
The Australian Tax Office is warning people not to be taken in by a phoney email purporting to be from the www.ato.gov.au email address. The ATO advises against opening the […]
What would you do if coal seam gas companies turned up and said they wanted to drill and frack in your area, your lucky chance to be part of an […]
This update was received today from Friends of the Earth In 2012, community concern about the threat of new coal and gas operations, especially coal seam gas (CSG), pushed the […]
The celebration of the Centenary of the 1913 Shire Hall & the Dedication of a memorial Rose Garden for Early Settlers and Pioneers until 1900 (Former residents of the Rosedale […]
I guess my page says it all. Please take the time or maybe show my page to all. I need as many people to ‘Like’ it as possible so I […]
Foster’s talented informal singing group, Bec’s Bonny Boners, is back for another year and invites anyone interested in singing to just turn up and join them. NO SINGING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! […]
Foster GPs, Dr Phil Worboys and Mike Fitzgerald will have the silkiest legs in town after they subject themselves to a public waxing at the Foster Show on Saturday February […]
Now that the “Friends of Agnes Falls” has been established, with a few working bees already held on site at the Scenic Reserve, under the auspices of Parks Victoria, the […]
Please download the attached PDF’s of Foster Term 1 Program 2013 Foster Jan 2013 Summer School Program We also are pleased to announce our Summer School program for late January […]
Click image for larger version… Calendar supplied by Foster Chamber of Commerce
Here’s an interview with Dr Mariann Lloyd-Smith, Senior Advisor to the National Toxics Network and co-chair of the International POPS Network (Persistent Organic Pollutants), who digs into the chemicals that are […]
As we are all grappling with what the prospect of Coal Seam Gas exploration and mining will mean to our farmers and farm land in South Gippsland, Brianna Casey, Senior Policy […]
THE new Hard Waste Collection Service offered by South Gippsland Shire Council, is now taking bookings for pick-up during September and October. This service is to be offered each year, […]
South Gippsland Shire Council will hold a free climate change forum in Foster in August 8 featuring an information session followed by two short films and a light lunch. The […]
Foster’s Little Bookshop are hosting the Twilight Author Series again this year every Friday in July at the Stockyard Gallery. See full event information by clicking an event in our […]
Can you make money from trees? Interested in timber harvesting for small landholders? And – what can you do with those dying Cypress hedges? Don’t burn them! There are other […]
Come and learn some rock n roll moves and old time dances at Foster Memorial Hall each Tuesday from 7.30 until 9.30. Cost is only $5 and you will have […]
The first of several new walking maps to guide visitors through walks in and around Foster has been posted on the Victoria Walks website, thanks to Chris Kemper from the […]
FAMDA is still seeking a young man aged in his 20s (or capable of looking as though he does) to complete the cast of A Phoenix Too Frequent for its […]
The DSE with assistance of the Foster CFA will be conducting a fuel reduction burn Thursday, 5 April 2012 in the forested area behind Aherns – conditions permitting. This is […]
Gardening enthusiasts are invited to meet at Pause @ Meeniyan, Whitelaw Street, on the first Sunday of each month at 10.30am to enjoy coffee, each other’s company, discuss gardening problems […]
The Clinic is for 10 to 25 year olds and runs on a drop in basis. It is for all social, emotional, medical and sexual needs. Basically it’s a one stop shop for all […]
A group exhibition featuring the Traralgon Artists’ Society. 2 – 21 February 2012 Meet the artists at the opening: Saturday 4 February 2-4pm Open 10am – 4pm daily Closed Wednesday
On 23 December the Sandy Point Community Group launched the Sandy Point Community website. There you will find news and descriptions of local projects.
Summer is when snakes become active and are more likely to come into contact with your pet. Murdoch University vet, Dr Katrin Swindells has issued some valuable tips on how […]
Can you help? The Rotary Club of Foster is calling on local residents to donate (or offer for sale on commission) as-new electrical equipment, surplus but saleable machinery, implements and […]
The summer swimming season has officially begun at Foster Swimming Pool – so here’s hoping for some summer weather! All this week Foster Primary School is running water safety classes […]
Congratulations to the Foster Amateur Music & Drama Association (FAMDA) team who scored six nominations and three actual awards in this year’s Gippsland Associated Theatre awards, which were announced at Trafalgar on […]
In February 2010 the Great Southern Rail Trail Committee of Management (GSRTCOM) asked the Foster Community Association (FCA) to prepare a plan for the development of the old Foster Railway […]
Landcare funding is available to assist property owners with fencing off vegetation and/or planting indigenous plants in the Foster North area. What is this about? The Strzelecki Koals Project aims […]
Local community groups from across the Corner Inlet district are invited to the Foster and Toora Community Bank’s information breakfast, which will provide information about the bank’s grants programs. When: […]
In only two months since its launch, the Prom Coast University of the Third Age has run more than 20 courses and many more are planned. Topics include table tennis, […]
In a recent Alzheimer’s Australia trial involving people over 50, a 6-month program of physical activity resulted in improved memory and thinking – even 18 months later. For more information […]
Community groups and interested individuals are invited to a special meeting to be held at 5.30pm – 7pm on Tuesday 13th December. The meeting will discuss the possibility of working […]
Applications are now open in the $20 million Communities for Nature grants program for local community groups and organisations looking to improve their natural environment and conserve local biodiversity values. […]