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An entangled juvenile humpback whale reported off Wilsons Promontory has sparked questions over the response from authorities, after the Captain Paul Watson Foundation (CPWF) says it stood ready to assist.

South Gippsland Water is urging customers to check they are using the correct account reference number when paying their water bills, following the prolonged rollout of a new billing system in July 2025.

South Gippsland Shire Council has deferred a controversial planning proposal affecting long-lot properties in Korumburra, but the debate has exposed broader tensions that reach well beyond the town – including to the Prom Coast.

Changes to property taxes and charges that came into effect on 1 January 2026 have prompted calls for landholders to understand their obligations, with The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, warning of penalties for non-compliance.

Ready, set, go! The Foster Show is full steam ahead this Saturday, 28 February, with a massive day of community fun lined up, including the wood chop, sheath tossing, and giant pumpkins!

A state parliamentary inquiry into Bass Strait oil and gas decommissioning heard stark warnings last week about well containment failures and toxic contamination risks, as competing visions emerged for the future of offshore infrastructure.