Science Week spotlight: Separating offshore wind facts from fiction
As Science Week (9-17 August) encourages Australians to engage with evidence-based research, ABC journalists have tackled one of the most contentious issues facing South Gippsland and the Prom Coast – separating myths from reality about offshore wind farms.
Foster Golf Club
Despite generally good winter conditions, player numbers were down for the week at Foster Golf Club. Still, some strong individual performances made for entertaining competitions across the board.
A kaleidoscope of artists
After 20 years of being a potter, Penny Metter celebrated last spring the 20th anniversary of her pottery studio.
Housing support needed for offshore wind jobs boom
South Gippsland Shire Council is sounding the alarm about the need for urgent infrastructure planning as the region prepares for an influx of up to 1,500 construction workers when offshore wind farms begin development in 2027.
Toora FNC go above and beyond
Round 15 was a massive weekend at Toora Football & Netball Club and not just on the oval and court. Despite the drizzly and dank weather, the town came together to raise funds for The Cancer Council with a bunch of events across the day attended by people from near and far.
TWOONE ArtCubes with Youth Mentorship Program
Globally renowned street artist Hiroyasu Tsuri, known professionally as TWOONE, is currently transforming South Gippsland's ArtCubes with stunning new murals while mentoring aspiring young local artists.
Walking with Bart
It’s late January and the weather forecast is partly cloudy and 25 degrees, ideal for a walk at Wilson’s Promontory. What I didn’t notice was the strong wind warning (but more on that later).