Gippsland’s youth homelessness and suicide crisis
Horrifying new data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has revealed the scale of the crisis facing homeless children and young people across Australia - a crisis that is also playing out in South Gippsland.
Seasonal Eating
As winter comes to an end, capsicums get cheaper, so at my place it’s time to make this versatile Ginger Chilli Jam (normally in double batches because it’s so addictive).
Battle begins over massive lifeguard funding hikes
As summer looms, Gippsland councils are fighting massive lifeguard funding increases despite the state collecting $3 billion more through its new emergency services tax, with Sandy Point and Venus Bay now looking down the barrel of reduced beach patrols this season as a result.
U10 Stingrays fall to MDU in thrilling 2025 Grand Final
U10s Grand Final vs MDU @ Moe
Corner Inlet 0.2.02 to MDU 0.3.03
The stage was set at Moe for the biggest game of the year, and both Stingrays and MDU showed what junior footy is all about. Before the first bounce, players from both sides were
Big dairy merger sparks worry for South Gippsland farmers
South Gippsland’s dairy farmers are watching closely after news that French dairy giant Lactalis will buy Fonterra’s Australian operations in a multi-billion-dollar deal.
Don’t forget to have your say: Foster Community Plan survey now open
The Foster Community Plan is underway – and we need your voice to shape it. The Foster Community Planning Group has launched a community-wide survey to hear from residents, businesses, and community groups about what matters most for Foster’s future.
Bird’s eye view
Around this time of year, the red robins start turning up – mostly Flame and Scarlet with a few Pink Robins