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Tarwin’s Flock Stock and Basil back with a new model
When Anna Briggs posted a video earlier this year announcing that her and partner Chris Muggeridge were closing Tarwin Lower’s Flock Stock and Basil farm gate, the response from the community caught them off guard. People were sad.
Celebrating 20 years of Insideout
When Janine Best was a young student completing her Diploma of Clothing Industry Studies, she took a part-time job at a little clothing shop in Foster called South Gippsland Clothing Co. She had no idea she would end up owning it.
"Wise woman work": Walkerville's Joan Liley awarded OAM for services to community and environment
Walkerville farmer and community leader Joan Liley has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the King's Birthday Honours List, recognised for a lifetime of service to conservation, water management, aged care and community life across South Gippsland.
Born and raised on the Prom Coast,
Record crowds, lanterns and a big fire mark biggest ever Tea Cosy Festival
The Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival has wrapped up its biggest edition yet, with around 8,000 visitors making their way to the town over the nine-day event, and a spectacular Saturday night bonfire that is sure to be burnt into the minds of everyone who was there.
Fun in the weeds at Walky and Tarwin Lower
Weeding your own garden can be a chore. Tarwin Landcare Group’s Weedy Fridays - where volunteers get together to remove invasive species from our local parks - are a completely different experience!
Combatting wombat mange on the rail trail
Users of the Great Southern Rail Trail are being enlisted in an effort to combat mange in local wombat populations, with new signage provided and installed by the South Gippsland Shire Council.
Meeniyan’s Team Santa rally for cancer research
A Meeniyan couple is preparing to trade the rolling hills of South Gippsland for the red dirt of the Australian outback, taking on the Shitbox Rally in August in honour of a very personal fight against cancer.