Community

We are excited to announce that the 2026 Foster Show will be officially opened by local legend, Bruce Crowl, who epitomises what it means to be Australian, serving his country and local community for a century.

2026 Australia Day celebrations kicked off in the South Gippsland Shire with the annual Australia Day Awards, which were held at the Meeniyan Hall on Thursday, 14th January.

Koonwarra Saleyards hosted the sale of 2,650 head of cattle from one of Victoria's most badly bushfire-ravaged areas on 16 January, with the 39th annual Yea Blue Ribbon Weaner Sale held outside its traditional region for the first time ever.

The Foster Swimming Pool is off to a great start for the summer season.

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking an experienced artist or arts collective to design and deliver a site-responsive sculptural installation along the Great Southern Rail Trail (GSRT), between Koonwarra and Meeniyan.

Applications are now open for the 2026 South Coast Community Leadership Program (SCCLP), a free six-session initiative designed to grow leadership opportunities across Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires.