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Light at the end of the tunnel in housing debacle
It seems there is light at the end of the tunnel in the long running saga of when or if Foster’s two empty public housing homes will be recommissioned for use.
After a long running campaign by this newspaper requesting updates on the properties in Foster Road and Pioneer
New dog leash order proposed
South Gippsland Shire Council has formally adopted its Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029, which proposes introducing a dog on-leash order across the Shire while identifying suitable areas to be designated as off-leash zones.
Mayor Nathan Hersey said the Plan reflects Council's commitment to promoting harmony around pets while
School car recovered
Police have located the Drive for Life Toyota Yaris used by aspiring local young motorists and arrested a 19-year-old female from Venus Bay in relation to its theft from Foster Secondary College in Pioneer Street, Foster, at about 6.03pm on Saturday, December 6.
Keep your cats in, say Council
South Gippsland Shire Council has adopted a 24/7 cat containment order across the entire Shire as part of its Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029, tightening restrictions beyond the originally proposed sunset-to-sunrise containment.
Fish Creek carpark crunch
Despite the village’s new streetscaping, Fish Creek residents say they are grappling with persistent parking shortages as the works near completion and the busy summer season looms.
Local businesses urged to register for wind opportunities
VicGrid has issued an urgent call to Gippsland businesses to register on the Industry Capability Network (ICN) Gateway to ensure they are considered for work to support the development of the first 2 gigawatts of offshore wind energy.
Port Welshpool Coastguard refresh their rescue skills
Most boat owners like myself and, I suspect, thousands more who have never had to be rescued have little idea how to go about raising the alarm when the need arises.