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‘Friends of Agnes Falls’ inaugural meeting
The Inaugural Meeting of the proposed “Friends of Agnes Falls” Come along and hear what the benefits will be to forming this “Friends” group. EVERYONE WELCOME See full event details here
“Photography Exhibition and Sale” by the South Gippsland Camera Club.
At Stockyard Gallery, from 12th October to 7th November 2017, open daily 10am to 4pm.
**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 […]
$1.1 million reasons Toora Community Bank® has prospered for 20 years
$1.1 million reasons Toora Community Bank® has prospered for 20 years TOORA & District Community Bank® celebrated 20 years since opening its doors on January 29, 1999 with a Morning Tea held last […]
$20,000 Fundraising Target For Aboriginal Ministry in Gippsland.
People are invited to support the work of the two ordained Aboriginal priests working in Gippsland with Aboriginal communities by donating online to the Gippsland Anglicans Indigenous Ministry Fund and […]
$5,000 Ag Science Scholarships now open
The Horizon Scholarship is an initiative of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) which aims to increase the number of students studying agricultural science at Australian universities. The […]
150 years of celebrations
– Methodist/Uniting Church in Foster SUNDAY 12th June was a wonderful celebration of 150 years of the Methodist/Uniting Church in Foster. The church was filled with current and former members of […]
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 […]
42nd Annual Arts Prom Country, Art & Photography Show
Brought you by Rotary Club of Leongatha The Annual Arts Prom Country Art and Photography Show is being held this year from 31st Aug to 2nd September at Mesley Hall, […]
6th Prom Coast Seachange Festival
24-26 March & 31 March – 2 April 2017 Join the communities of the Prom Coast in celebrating creativity, culture, lifestyle and landscape. Encompassing two big weekends, the festival offers […]
AFNL season nearly off and running
WITH the demise of the DWWWW Football Netball Club and the AFNL now being only six sides, it was decided at a special meeting last Wednesday night that the season […]
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 […]
Another unconventional gas company suspends activities
Another unconventional gas company, DART Energy, is suspending all field operations in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It follows the recent withdrawal of another coal seam gas (CSG) […]
Arts community – content for new Arts publication wanted
South Gippsland Art, Culture & Creative Activity Publications In 2017/18 the South Gippsland Shire Council will produce four publications promoting South Gippsland’s Art, Culture and Creative activity during the year. […]
ATO warning! Telephone scammers are active
The ATO is warning the public to be aware of a phone scam that is again circulating where fraudsters are intimidating people into paying a fake tax debt over the […]
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 […]
Bendigo Bank Agency opens at Welshpool RTC
BLUE skies and warm weather greeted those attending the opening last Monday of the new Welshpool Agency of the Toora & District Community Bank® and Foster Bendigo Bank Branches. The […]
Berrys Creek Cheese rivals world’s best
BERRYS Creek Cheese has once again shown it has what it takes, taking out a Gold Medal, two Silver and one Bronze Medal on the international stage at the 2016 […]
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 […]
Big wet wreaks havoc
THE band of heavy rain forecast for South Gippsland by the Bureau of Meteorology on July 5 descended upon the Corner Inlet district with a vengeance! Foster received 79mm of […]
Black Spur contract finally awarded
– South Gippsland Highway works to start early 2020 FINALLY the work on the realignment of the South Gippsland Highway between Koonwarra and Meeniyan is a step closer to starting. […]
Buckley Park Community Farm to open with picnic celebration
THE Fish Creek Community Garden Inc is proud to invite everyone to the official opening of the Buckley Park Community Farm on Friday March 10 from 4pm to 6pm. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Calling all community groups
The Prom Coast Festival Needs You!! The Prom Coast Festival – formerly the Prom Coast Seachange Festival – will be held on the weekend of March 16 and 17, 2019. […]
Calling all local businesses and members of the public
Manna Gum Community House is a drop-off point for donations for urgently needed items to help animals affected by the Gippsland fires. Here is what they need: Bowls Vet or […]
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 […]
Caravan park deadline
A FINAL deadline for permit payment is looming for annual site holders at the Council-run Yanakie and Long Jetty (Port Welshpool) caravan parks, as the parks are dragged kicking and […]
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 […]
CFA districts, helicopters fight Agnes scrub fire
BRIGADES and appliances from three Gippsland Country Fire Authority districts, along with two helicopters, combined to fight a scrub fire that consumed an area of more than three hectares in Barry […]
Coal Seam Gas: Lunchtime information session
Victoria is experiencing a rush of exploration for ‘unconventional’ gas and experimental new coal projects, with large swaths of Gippsland now under coal, coal seam gas, shale gas or tight […]
Community forum website for eastern townships
SOUTH Gippsland Shire’s easternmost townships now have their own community forum website at www.easterndistrictcluster.com Port Franklin, Toora, Mount Best, Welshpool, Port Welshpool and Hedley and their surrounding districts are members […]
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 […]
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 […]
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