I reckon every country town I’ve ever lived in, and there have been a few, from the gentle curling waves of the Bellarine Peninsula to the deep, dark forests of the Strezlecki Ranges… there've been rumours of a beastie living up in them thar’ hills

Fish Creek residents concerned about reports of dire water shortages can breathe a sigh of relief, with South Gippsland Water reassuring the community that Battery Creek Reservoir's position is far less critical than recent media reports suggested.

When you can barely drive an hour without the need to take heed of the roadside warnings and take a power nap, you know something is up.

Applications are now open for the 2026 South Coast Community Leadership Program (SCCLP), a free six-session initiative designed to grow leadership opportunities across Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires.

As we reflect on the end of last year, I would like to thank the Corner Inlet community for the incredible support shown through Manna Gum’s 2025 Christmas Appeal.

Although Fish Creek resident Scott McCormack has noticed plenty of fisheries presence at Bear Gully during his January camping trip, figures released late last year reveal a dramatic statewide decline in inspections following government cuts to Fisheries Officers.