After 43 years on the tools, Foster farewells a trusted pair of hands

After more than four decades under the bonnet, Foster is saying goodbye to one of its most reliable fixtures. Local mechanic Ray Dower, who has kept the town’s cars - and in earlier years, its milk trucks - running since December 1983, has closed the door for the final time.

Edible Christmas gifts the whole family can enjoy (and make!)

With Julia Merrington Cumquat Marmalade This simple Cumquat Marmalade is a lazy cook’s version, based loosely on a Stephanie Alexander recipe. It does require a bit of chopping but is the most delicious marmalade ever, and makes a great Christmas gift because it seems to be everyone's

Hersey returns as South Gippsland Mayor in split vote

Councillor Nathan Hersey has been elected Mayor of South Gippsland Shire for a second term following a vote that split cleanly along gender lines, with all five male councillors voting in his favour while the three female councillors, including fellow mayoral nominee Sarah Gilligan, voted against. The election, held at

Tarwin fish kill floats questions about Meeniyan’s water quality

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating the cause of a fish kill that left hundreds of dead European carp floating in a drain leading to the Tarwin River near Berry's Creek on 20th November – the same river that provides drinking water to Meeniyan. Testing on site confirmed

Welshpool Primary School raffle dazzles again

“No one says no to Lisa”, according to Helen Nicholls at the Windmill Cafe in Toora. Well at least no one it would seem, that Lisa Kuyk approaches to donate a prize for the latest Welshpool Primary School mega raffle.  “It’s a big process and there’s only 32

The Prom Coast News Christmas Gift Guide

When you’re shopping in Tarwin or Toora, Fish Creek or Foster, Walkerville or Welshpool, you're not just ticking items off your list – you're investing in your community, supporting your neighbours' livelihoods, and helping to keep the Prom Coast alive and thriving. Every dollar spent

South Coast Boardriders kick off summer season

South Coast Boardriders is gearing up for another exciting season of surf sessions, competitions, camps, and community fun, welcoming groms, families, long-time members, and fresh faces to join the action. The popular Super Grom Development Sessions return on Friday, 5 December, offering fun, relaxed sessions designed to help young surfers
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