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Foster Traders’ December in Foster calendar
Click image for larger version… Calendar supplied by Foster Chamber of Commerce
CSG: What about the water?
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 […]
Interview: NSW Farmers Association on Coal Seam Gas
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 […]
Book now for hard waste collection
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, […]
Climate change forums to help us adapt
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 […]
Twilight Author Series
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 […]
Rock n Roll and Old Time Dancing
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 […]
Short walks in Foster
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 […]
Young men – get into the act with FAMDA!
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 […]
DSE burnoff in Foster
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 welcome!
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 […]
New Youth Assist Clinic open
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 […]
From the Valley to the Sea exhibition
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
Sandy Point community website live
On 23 December the Sandy Point Community Group launched the Sandy Point Community website. There you will find news and descriptions of local projects.
7 ways to keep your pets safe from snakes
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 […]
Rotary clearing sale needs goods.
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 […]
Foster Pool opening times
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 […]
FAMDA wins Gippsland Theatre Awards
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 […]
Great plans for Foster Station Park
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 […]
Join locals to assist our Koalas
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 […]
Bendigo Bank’s Grants Information Breakfast.
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: […]
$20m grant helps communities support natural environment
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. […]
Foster Op Shop and Collectables
From originally opening in 1979, the Prom Community Op Shop and Collectables (FOSAC) has gone from strength to strength and is currently operating from 78 Main Street, Foster. FOSAC collects […]
Foster Fire Brigade (Foster CFA)
In emergency dial: 000 Current incident and fire restriction information Contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on 1800 240 667 or go to the Vic Emergency website for all current CFA & […]
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