Fish Creek streetscape officially opened
The Fish Creek streetscape upgrade was officially opened on Friday 1 May, marking the completion of works that have created quite a lot of hoo-haa in the heart of the town and among its people.
The cash campaign barely anyone knew about
Last Tuesday, April 28, if you didn’t know, was Cash Out Day. Australians were asked to support a community movement by making a withdrawal from an ATM or bank by organisers Cash Welcome.
Half-price fares, free PT extended and 20% off rego
The Victorian Government is rolling out a package of cost of living measures in response to rising fuel prices driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with savings on public transport fares and vehicle registration on offer for households across the state.
Quarry operators respond to Fish Creek concerns
The debate over a proposed new quarry adjacent to the existing Fish Creek Quarries site on Meeniyan–Promontory Road has intensified sharply in recent weeks.
South Gippsland Shire Council puts austerity budget to the community
Residents have until 3 May to have their say on what South Gippsland Shire Councillors say is a carefully balanced draft budget shaped by global uncertainty and a last-minute rewrite.
Sandy’s caravan park closure breaks hearts
The Sandy Point Caravan Park will be redeveloped into 11 permanent dwellings after South Gippsland Shire Council narrowly approved the contentious planning application at its 15 April meeting. Mayor Nathan Hersey cast the deciding vote twice in a 4-4 deadlock.
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Keep up to date with Prom Coast art exhibitions, music and concerts, sports, markets, and events of all kinds in our events calendar.
