Community

Culture, connection and community were brought to life at South Gippsland Hospital this National Reconciliation Week, as staff, community members and local students came together in a meaningful and memorable gathering in Bunjil’s Garden.

magine playing golf in Foster with your mates on a perfect autumn Saturday. One of them calls: “Watch out!” and, thinking swooping magpie, you duck, only to be confronted with a mature deer hurtling towards you across the fairway.

Residents attending a heritage consultation meeting in Toora last Thursday heard assurances from South Gippsland Shire Council and heritage consultants that proposed planning controls would focus on preserving the township’s character while still allowing growth and development.

This Wednesday 20 May, in the middle of National Volunteer Week, is Wear Orange Wednesday.

South Gippsland Landcare is asking locals to support the campaign to end Victoria’s feral deer crisis by attending the South Gippsland Feral Deer Forum on Tuesday 26 May at the Meeniyan Hotel.

The 2025 Foster Secondary College VCE Band, headed by drummer extraordinaire, Noah Sheehan, wowed audiences at Melbourne Recital Centre, with the venue packed full of people eager to hear the exceptional musicianship and skill of those who received top marks on their VCE music performance exam.

Foster Secondary College was transformed into a vibrant sea of colour a few weeks ago as students and staff came together for a highly anticipated Colour Run event, as a part of a small school fete held as a fundraiser.