South Gippsland Hospital is kicking off NAIDOC week celebrations with a traditional smoking ceremony, including a Yidaki (didgeridoo) performance, in the hospital car park, followed by warm lunch and a cosy yarn in the Fleming Room on Wednesday 9 July at 11am.

There were lots of Sandy Point locals and holiday makers at the Henderson Track last Monday 16 June for the Prom Coast Pack Run.

South Gippsland Animal Aid have lots of furry friends available to be adopted by responsible families, as kitten season shows no signs of slowing down this winter.

It’s cold out and the children are querulous and hungry.

In this new series, Cathy Duvel is delving into the artistic side of our local communities, and how our magnificent coastlines, glorious sunsets and sunrises, abundance of wildlife and sprawling landscapes inspire a kaleidoscope of local artists.