South Gippsland Sentinel-Times

16/01/2025

Happy 100th Birthday Marie!

https://www.sgst.com.au/news/royalty-congratulate-marie

16/01/2025

Supporting the incredible work local volunteers do, Corinella and District Community Centre (CDCC) received $21,445 for new efficient refrigeration, storage and cooking equipment for the community pantry and lunch programs.

COMMUNITIES facing food insecurity will have increased access to healthy food thanks to grants awarded through the Allan Labor Government’s Community Food Relief program. Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale recently announced that the Corinella and...

16/01/2025

South Gippsland Shire Council’s Young Citizen of the Year Charlotte ‘Charli’ Ogden of Leongatha is just 19 but has already developed strong leadership skills, and plans to have a positive impact on the environment through her knowledge of vegetation and water management.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s Young Citizen of the Year Charlotte ‘Charli’ Ogden of Leongatha is just 19 but has already developed strong leadership skills, and plans to have a positive impact on the environment through her knowledge of...

15/01/2025

The Bass Coast Reconciliation Network extends an invitation to the community to come together to commemorate the lives of Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner on Monday, January 20.

https://www.sgst.com.au/news/tunnerminnerwait-and-maulboyheenner-commemorative-event-this-monday

15/01/2025

Newly announced South Gippsland Shire Council Citizen of the Year Ian Rasmussen is showing no sign of slowing down, describing himself as a “hyperactive 86-year-old” and continuing to contribute to several organisations in various voluntary posts.

Newly announced South Gippsland Shire Council Citizen of the Year Ian Rasmussen is showing no sign of slowing down, describing himself as a “hyperactive 86-year-old” and continuing to contribute to several organisations in various voluntary...

15/01/2025

AFTER captivating children and families for 30 years, Alison Lester’s beloved book Magic Beach has been brought to life on screen, and it will be released locally in cinemas tomorrow.

AFTER captivating children and families for 30 years, Alison Lester’s beloved book Magic Beach has been brought to life on screen, and it will be released locally in cinemas tomorrow. Magic Beach is centered around Walkerville Beach, with its...

15/01/2025

NEWS UPDATE: Living a surfer's dream with Ted Grambeau. See details:

HE’S simply the best surfing photographer in the world and last Tuesday Ted Grambeau was back where it all began, where he snapped some of his first published works, at Phillip Island. Pictures of local legends, back in the day, including Neil...

14/01/2025

A 28 year old Wonthaggi man has been charged in relation to Sunday's shooting.

DETECTIVES from the Armed Crime Squad have charged two men following an incident where a man was shot in Wonthaggi on Sunday. A 28-year-old Wonthaggi man was arrested late Monday night. He was subsequently interviewed by investigators this morning...

14/01/2025

DESPITE ongoing opposition from many Kongwak residents, owners of the Kongwak Butter Factory have received approval from the Victorian Government to restore the historic buildings and construct additional facilities on surrounding land.

DESPITE ongoing opposition from many Kongwak residents, owners of the Kongwak Butter Factory have received approval from the Victorian Government to restore the historic buildings and construct additional facilities on surrounding land. Owners Gemm...

14/01/2025

“I think everyone has been touched by cancer and it’s such a good cause, to be supporting the Cancer Council and the important work they do,” said Layla between rounds at Wonthaggi Golf Club on Sunday.

mgGOLFmarathon_0225 golfmarathon1_0225 Wonthaggi Golf Club member Layla Robinson (left) is joined by Wendy Cross, Yvonne Everett and Steve Tyrell as she starts her golfing marathon for the Cancer Council last Sunday. golfmarathon2_0225...

14/01/2025

Bena residents are calling on the South Gippsland Shire Council to urgently address safety issues on the Bena-Kongwak Road after a near-fatal accident recently.

CONCERNED residents are calling on the South Gippsland Shire Council to urgently address safety issues on the Bena-Kongwak Road after a near-fatal accident last week. The collision between two vehicles, occurred on Thursday, January 9 in the early...

14/01/2025

Did you witness/stop and assist at an accident this morning in Wattle Bank? If so, the police have requested your assistance.

POLICE are appealing for a witness or passerby who they believe stopped and provided assistance at the scene of a two-car motor vehicle collision this morning at Wattle Bank. It's understood the gentleman did not speak fluent English. The accident...

13/01/2025

BREAKING: Bomb drama in Wonthaggi on Tuesday morning. Update: Police call off response. See details:

THE arrest of a 24-year-old man from Leongatha overnight by Wonthaggi Police has had an alarming sequel at the Wonthaggi Police Station on Tuesday morning when a bomb was found among the items seized during the incident. Police say the man tried to...

13/01/2025

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12/01/2025

NEWS UPDATE: Channel 7 reports on “late night ambush” shooting in Wonthaggi.

12/01/2025

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a 15 year old was struck by a car last night.

POLICE are investigating a crash in Inverloch on Saturday, January 11. It is understood a car crashed into a boy at a bus stop on The Esplanade about 11.45pm. The 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver...

11/01/2025

BREAKING: POLICE are on the scene of an alleged shooting in Wonthaggi this morning.
The incident happened overnight on Saturday/Sunday with the result that a man was airlifted to Melbourne.

10/01/2025

Woolworths employees were lucky to escape injury moments after opening the doors.

POLICE are at the scene of a car accident in Cowes where a small white sedan has mounted the kerb in Thompson Avenue and crashed through the Happy Homes and Gifts Store. The incident occurred at 7am on Saturday morning when the car driven by a 70...