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Bushfire Study – research impacts
Researchers at Federation University are seeking individuals aged 18 years or older who experienced bushfires/wildfires in the last 10 years. This study aims to explore the prevalence of sleep disturbances and trauma […]
Flood warning for South Gippsland rivers
Advice – Flood Message reference number: 18005 Issued For: South Gippsland Rivers Incident Location: South Gippsland Rivers Incident Name: GippslandRainevent_30sept Issued: 03/10/2021 12:25 PM Next Update Expected: 04/10/2021 02:00 PM […]
An opportunity to be in Conversation with Council Candidates, now Online
Venus Bay Community Centre, Foster Chamber of Commerce, Leongatha Business Association, Mirboo Country Development Inc. and Mirboo North Times, and Korumburra Round Table invite the South Gippsland Community to attend […]
STRIVE. SCALE. SUCCEED.
WITH GIPPSLAND’S HOMEGROWN ACCELERATOR PROGRAM Do you have ambitions to grow your business in and beyond Gippsland? Every startup requires expert knowledge and support to reach their potential, particularly if […]
Wilsons Promontory National Park closed until 17 June 2021
Wilsons Promontory National Park has been subject to sever weather which has resulted in the need to close the park for public safety. A severe weather event over Gippsland on the 9th […]
Small Business Mentoring Clinic
Are you or someone you know planning, starting or growing a business? Did you know there is a free business mentoring service available right here in South Gippsland? The Small […]
Great Southern Bale Trail
19th April – 30th June 2021 Installations created by artists and supported by farmers Images by Karli DuckettWords by Beatrice Imbert The Great Southern Bale trail is an art trail […]
FREE disability support worker program
Starts May 24 – apply now! My name is Wallis, I am a program Coordinator at Generation Australia. We are a NFP that strives to get underemployed/unemployed people into work. […]
Vale Paddy Broberg
Foster Amateur Music & Drama Association’s esteemed Life Member, musical director, friend and mentor Paddy Broberg passed away 1 October 2020 following a long battle with cancer. Paddy died peacefully […]
New Covid-19 restrictions for regional Victoria
https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-changes-regional-restrictions?fbclid=IwAR25Km4ship9WHM-xcuQd0eJqUOXGsSrzRtvt9Yg8Y6j9fk1pHcWzWYNfIg
South Gippsland Hospital IMPORTANT NOTICE – ACCESS UPDATE
Please note that new access restrictions came into effect yesterday across the state, as directed by the Chief Health Officer. Patients can only have one visitor per day, for no […]
Help at hand for depression
The mental health issues related to lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. The wonderful charity MIND have a 24 hour helpline: 1300 286 463 or […]
Businesses open in our area
The COVID-19 coronavirus has changed our world. It is now recommended that we all stay at home as much as possible to prevent the virus from spreading. Thankfully, many businesses […]
South Gippsland beaches are open again – effective immediately.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding. The Easter closure had the desired impact and kept visitor numbers low over the weekend to reduce the likelihood of community spread […]
Corner Inlet Anglican Church Services available online
Ring Robert on 03 5682 2421 if you knowof anyone who would need a DVDPrivate viewing in the Church could be arranged Click on the links belowto play the service […]
Corona Virus COVID-19 update
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-healthalertfbclid=IwAR38QDx8CHPQHhGSpkTHjJoQC091nuVTvtEVNhTFHeiUl9HPAbHXlLuBp1s
Community Service Announcement: Hand Sanitiser available
While stocks last, Main Street Revelations has a quality hand sanitiser in stock: Made in an Australian pharmaceutical laboratory to the World Health Organisation specifications and with Therapeutic Goods Administration […]
**Please stay home**
Foster Chamber of Commerce **This is an important message from the Foster and Toora Medical Centre for all holiday makers from the local health services ** We are in the […]
COVID-19 Stage 2 Restrictions
I am sending this email to keep you informed of the latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19). I appreciate there is a lot of information swirling about at the moment and […]
Camping & accommodation at Tidal River closed 22 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update The safety of visitors and staff is Parks Victoria’s highest priority. Following advice from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer about public gatherings of over 500 people outdoor and […]
Free Wi-Fi access
For those requiring decent internet access at this difficult time, Manna Gum Community House in Foster has free wifi which you should be able to access from your car outside […]
Our coast is changing. How should we manage this change?
The South Gippsland Coastal Strategy project is a proactive step to prepare our coast for future challenges. Our coast is a beautiful natural asset – highly valued by our […]
East Gippsland Hay Drive
The Toora Community Action Team is organising a convoy of trucks to take hay to be distributed in East Gippsland. Convoy leaves SUNDAY January 5. Working with: Stoites Transport from […]
Community information – Air Quality
Everyone should minimise the time spent in smoky conditions whenever practical to do so. If your maximum visibility is 1.5 kilometres or less, your air quality is in the hazardous […]
Council Meeting update 19 December 2019
Below is a summary of key decisions made at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 19 December 2019. For full details of the Council Meeting please see the Live Stream Recording or […]
Photography at its finest
Two internationally acclaimed photographers are heading for Warragul where they will present some of their best work and talk about the stories behind their shots. Mieke Boynton and Fiona Handbury will […]
Celebrate our new citizens!
Nineteen new Australian citizens were welcomed at a ceremony in Leongatha recently. The citizens are from Bena, Fish Creek, Korumburra, Leongatha, Leongatha South and Nerrena. Acting Chair Administrator Christian Zahra […]
Cycling Road Mapping Program – Provide your feedback by 5 November
Bike riders are invited to participate in the largest road safety mapping program for cyclists in South Gippsland. The feedback will help determine where we can improve cycling experiences in our […]
2018/19 Annual Report – Provide your feedback by 18 October
South Gippsland Shire Council welcomes your feedback on Council’s 2018/19 Annual Report. Council is committed to transparent reporting and accountability and the Annual Report is the primary means of advising […]
Australia Day Awards – Nominations
Nominations for the 2020 South Gippsland Australia Day Awards are now open. The awards are a great way: To recognise people that go above and beyond in our community and […]
Promontory Produce & Craft Market 2019/20
8.00am – 1.00pm At the Foster Showgrounds, Station Road, Foster. The biggest and best craft market in Gippsland. Over 200 stalls around the oval at the Foster Showgrounds. Sunday, November […]
Beware of NBN scammers
Monthly average losses to NBN scams almost triple in 2019 17 June 2019 Australians are losing more money to NBN scams, with reported losses in 2019 already higher than the […]
ABC TV visits Fish Creek
This episode of Back Roads went to air last night.
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