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Varroa mite reaches Yarram in southern-most Victorian detection
The destructive varroa mite has been discovered in bee hives at Yarram, marking the southern-most detection of the parasite in Victoria, ABC Rural has reported.
Foster Cricket Club Scores $10,000 for Drainage Fix
Foster Cricket Club has secured $10,000 in South Gippsland Shire Council funding to tackle persistent drainage issues that have plagued the start of recent cricket seasons.
Foster police share road safety reality check with young footballers
Sergeant Anthony Wilson of Foster Police delivered sobering road safety messages to Fish Creek Football Club's Under 18s during a special TAC Round session, presenting statistics that hit home for young drivers.
Port Welshpool Coast Guard’s marine rescue skills take centre stage
As heavy as a seven tonne elephant and costing north of $20 million, the Victorian Air Ambulance Helimed rescue chopper AW`139 carried out a highly successful off a boat rescue drill in Singapore Deep south of Port Welshpool in the second week of August.
Ambulance wait times improve for critical cases in South Gippsland
South Gippsland's most critically ill patients are receiving faster ambulance responses, though less urgent cases face longer waits, according to new Ambulance Victoria data.
Zoning battle erupts on Soldiers Road
A proposal to build short-stay tourist cabins on a 3.2-hectare property outside of Fish Creek has been narrowly rejected by South Gippsland Shire Council at their August planning meeting, reigniting debate over housing shortages, land zoning, and the region’s tourism economy.
Prom Coast misses out on worker housing funding despite looming population surge
The Prom Coast has been overlooked in the latest round of state government funding for regional worker accommodation, despite looking at anticipated influx of up to 1,600 workers around Barry Beach when major infrastructure projects commence within two years.