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ICE Help Line
The newly established Ice Help Line – 1800 ICE ADVICE (1800 423 238) – directs users and families to the treatment and support services, and provides general information to the […]
IGA GIVING BACK
JUST under $10,000 was given out to nine community groups on Thursday June 29. It is all part of a program that allows customers, using a MyIGA Card, to accumulate […]
Information forum on the drug ICE
Come along to this important forum on the drug ICE and its impact in South Gippsland. This is an open community forum aimed at providing information about the drug ICE […]
Interested in going Solar?
Round 2 of the Energy Innovation Co-operative’s bulk buy solar power and solar hot water systems is now open and they are holding four workshops across South Gippsland to provide straight […]
Is there a doctor in the town?
Yes, but she’s not allowed to work AN English GP cannot practice medicine in Foster because of a failure by authorities to grant her the necessary work rights. Despite the […]
Join The Party to Welcome the Great Victorian Bike Ride
Preparations for the Great Victoria Bike Ride’s arrival to the Prom Country are well on the way to creating an action packed program which will welcome riders to the region. Local […]
Last stops for South Coast Mobile Library
ONLY a few stops remain for the South Coast Mobile Library before the familiar brightly-coloured truck is permanently retired from service throughout the Wilsons Prom district and beyond at the […]
Latest news from Foster’s Amateur Music & Drama Association (FAMDA)
Get into the act! FAMDA is still seeking a young man aged in his 20s (or capable of looking as though he is) to complete the cast of A Phoenix […]
Leongatha Lyric Theatre – ANNIE
“Annie”, the Broadway Musical, touches the hearts of all ages – the score brims over with some of the most memorable songs performed on the musical stage and the production […]
Lifeline Gippsland needs volunteers
Lifeline Gippsland is seeking caring people interested in training to become volunteer Telephone Crisis Supporters to answer calls to the 13 11 14 crisis line. No prior counselling experience is […]
Lions get ready to roar at Toora factory
VIPLUS Dairy Pty Ltd is going all out to support the local community by thoroughly refurbishing the former store area at the front of its Toora factory so it can […]
Long Lost Song book launch
I am having a book launch of my first novel Long Lost Song. See full event details here. Special guest will be Jack Dann. – Stephen Ormsby
Make the shift … to South Gippsland
South Gippsland’s small but comprehensive rural health service – in the heart of the Wilsons Prom Corner Inlet district and just 2 hours from Melbourne – is recruiting health professionals […]
Manna Gum Community Shop and Lounge
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 10am—3pm Saturday: 10am—2pm The Manna Gum Community Shop & Lounge is the ideal place to meet people and have a chat over a hot drink and a […]
Massive Mossvale Markets this Sunday Dec 18
The organizers at Seed Folk are excited! The biggest Mossvale Market is less than a week away and they have been working hard to ensure that the “day out at […]
Master of Nurse Practitioner Mental Health degree for Carlene
“I’VE never worked so hard in my life!” said Foster and Toora Medical Centres’ credentialled mental health nurse Carlene Hurst of the latest addition to her already impressive list of professional […]
Men’s Sheds: a movement for men’s health
MEN’S Sheds are a place to build on the health and wellbeing of men. That’s one of the messages in a recently produced colour brochure, Men’s Sheds South and West […]
Minister appoints South Gippsland Shire Council panel
VICTORIANLocal Government Minister Adem Somyurek has appointed a panel of three administrators to run the South Gippsland Shire Council following the council’s dismissal for poor governance in June 2019. The […]
Mirboo North & District Community Bank Tournament
New Sponsor for SGIBBA Each year South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls Association (SGIBBA) has a sponsorship Tournament, this year’s tournament is on Sunday, 8th of July at Dumbalk Hall. This […]
Mirboo North & District Community Bank Tournament
Each year South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls Association (SGIBBA) has a sponsorship Tournament, this year’s tournament is on Sunday, 8th of July at Dumbalk Hall. This year we welcome a […]
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 […]
Navigating the Net course – enrol now!
This two-part course will introduce you to internet navigation and give you the confidence and skills to safely explore the potential of the software and services available, tailoring it to […]
New ‘Wild Life’ Exhibition at Stockyard Gallery
Our next event is called “WILD LIFE”, a group exhibition of 12 experienced artists, showing scuptures and drawings. Date: 14th September to 9th October 2017 Opening: Saturday, 16th Sept. at […]
New Covid-19 restrictions for regional Victoria
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New kerbside green waste bins are coming
RESIDENTS of South Gippsland Shire are reminded that from May 11 residential properties in township areas that receive garbage and recycling services will start seeing their new green waste bins […]
No place for a village
– Division on Walkerville subdivision PROPONENTS of an 88-lot low-density residential subdivision and tourism-focused commercial development at Walkerville are facing an uphill battle. Not only are many of the neighbours […]
Notice: Stockyard Gallery closed for maintenance June 18-21
The tiles in the foyer of the Stockyard Gallery are broken and the Shire is replacing them in the week commencing Monday 18 June. Closure will be for 4 – […]
O’Brien aware of South Gippsland Marinus Link alarm
GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien says he understands residents along a possible route through South Gippsland for the proposed Marinus Link project will be alarmed at news the cables may cross […]
OAM for Dr Peter Baquie
MUCH-LOVED former Foster and Toora Medical Centre general practitioner Dr Peter Baquie may add three more letters after his name after receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia in the […]
OAM for Peter Lee
HIS distinguished service to the community of South Gippsland has led to Agnes resident Peter Lee being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in this year’s Queen’s Birthday […]
Official opening of Foster’s fabulous streetscape
The Hon. Jaala Pulford, Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development will be Foster on the 9 July at 2.00pm to do the ‘opening’ of the Foster Streetscape Project, which the […]
Official relaunch for Foster Library
FOSTER Library’s new look and 24-hour access will be officially relaunched at a ceremony conducted by Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett at 12 noon on Thursday October 24, 2019. Ms […]
Open water (Shallow Inlet) swim 4 January 2020
With all the fire-related issues in Gippsland at the moment it is difficult to see good things in Gippsland. If you are looking for a distraction, at midday on Saturday […]
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 […]
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