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A string of crimes across the Prom Coast region over the past fortnight has left residents shaken, with ram raids and thefts reported at Sandy Point and Binginwarri, among several other incidents.
Jane’s Weather collapse won’t derail new Yanakie station
The voluntary winding up of Jane Bunn’s forecasting start-up last week has prompted questions from those using her service, but local leaders in Yanakie say the community weather project, which was mooted to use the Jane’s Weather platform, remains firmly on track.
Whale rescue questions off Prom
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.
Water customers urged to check bills
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.
Korumburra planning fight exposes bigger questions for Prom Coast
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.
Landholders urged to understand new property taxes
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.