The footy season is barely over and already the flanneled fools amongst us are measuring out their run ups, rubbing linseed oil into the trusty willow and wondering whether those ragged grass stained strides are good for one more season.

A potentially dangerous wombat burrow threatening to collapse Gardiners Road outside of Foster has been filled just one day after being reported to South Gippsland Shire Council, in a display of prompt reporting and responsive local government action.

From 12–18 October 2025, Victoria turns the spotlight on more than 750,000 unpaid carers, neighbours, friends and family supporting loved ones with illness, disability, mental health or age-related needs.

Palpable relief mixed with the drizzling rain on the Foster Fish Creek Road on Monday afternoon. Dozens of emergency service workers gathered to debrief after helping 12 people to safety from the Yarram Vline service that plunged 2.5 metres down an embankment.

If you had not already heard, it is Victorian Seniors Festival Month and there are a whole host of events still to get to across the region from musical performances to Pickleball come and try sessions.

Leatherback sea turtles are big. The largest ever recorded was over 3m in length, and weighed 914kg. Their scientific name, dermochelys coriacea, translates directly to "leathery skin turtle".

Meeniyan Dunbalk United FNC MDUFNC Junior Footballers and Netballers gathered to celebrate the 2025 CGJFL and MGFNL Seasons which included Under 10 and Under 12 Premierships. The night was attended by over 200 people. A big thank you to all who attended, helped out setting up and making the night