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Mayoral election turns spicy in three-way race
With a new South Gippsland Shire Mayor set to be elected in today's Council meeting (19 November), it’s rumoured that councillors will be asked to choose between Sarah Gilligan, Scott Rae, and Nathan Hersey.
Krill wars ship to launch from Port Anthony
Keen-eyed visitors to Toora’s bird hide may have noticed a new ship being refitted across the inlet at the dock at Port Anthony near Barry Beach - called the Bandero.
Illegal dumping taskforce welcomed
In stinky but positive news, South Gippsland Shire Council has welcomed a $21.5 million state funding boost to combat illegal dumping, as the region grapples with over 260 reported dumping incidents so far this year.
Local Landcare slams state government's deer protection decision
Last week’s Victorian Government decision to maintain protection for deer under the Wildlife Act has drawn strong criticism from the South Gippsland Landcare Network, which says the move leaves local farmers and landholders without crucial support to combat a growing biosecurity threat.
Foster Secondary College Year 12s celebrate the end of an era
It was all fun and games at Foster last week, as Year 12 students marked the end of their schooling journey on Thursday.
Annual green waste amnesty begins
With an early fire season upon Prom Coasters and plenty of rain and warm weather around to make the growing things burst with vigour, it’s great timing that the local council have commenced the annual green waste amnesty.
Draft pet plan passes muster
South Gippsland Shire Council has endorsed its Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029 for community consultation, no doubt hoping to avoid the tensions emerging in neighbouring Bass Coast Shire on the same issue.