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It’s showtime!
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!
Warnings on oil well containment and pipeline contamination
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.
Council tests market on Power Street as asset debate grows
South Gippsland Shire Council’s Power Street property is now on the market for lease, becoming a test case in the debate about what councils should do with surplus or under-used public assets.
A mixed bag for local schools
Prom Coast schools have received varied condition ratings in newly sourced Department of Education data, with scores ranging from average to above the state median, raising questions about what constitutes adequate school infrastructure
Victoria launches offshore wind auction
Victoria will proceed with Australia's first offshore wind auction in August 2026, providing crucial momentum after the federal government declined to offer additional feasibility licenses in Bass Strait.
Waratah groundbreak imminent, as Marinus construction begins
Construction of the Marinus Link undersea cable connecting Tasmania and Victoria is underway, following the awarding of all major contracts and completion of regulatory approvals.
CFA warning: Grassfire risks increase across Prom Coast
Grassland curing has significantly increased across parts of South Gippsland and West Gippsland, including the Prom Coast, following recent very hot weather, with fire authorities urging property owners to take action.