Underwater Observatory for Port Welshpool Long Jetty

More info on the Underwater Observatory for Port Welshpool Long Jetty to appear here soon.

Preparations stepped up for bushfire season

SPRING burns could be on the agenda for Department of Sustainability and Environment and Parks Victoria staff, weather permitting. “We tend to not get much spring burning done in this district – it’s generally too wet or windy – but if the weather conditions are right we might do some fuel reduction burns around Foster, [...]

Daffodil yellow symbolises bright future

SYMBOLISING a brighter, cancer-free future possible through cancer research discoveries and community education, bunches of sunny yellow daffodils were sold ‘on the street’ in Foster and Fish Creek last Friday, and Ambulance Team Manager Brian Mellor and Radiographer Francis Sullivan had their hair dyed yellow. Daffodil Day organiser Jenny Mountford reported that $2,331.35 was raised [...]

New Deputy Mayor

COUNCILLOR Mimmie Jackson was elected without opposition or debate as South Gippsland Shire Council’s new Deputy Mayor at a short special meeting held just prior last Wednesday’s Ordinary Council meeting. She will hold the position until the end of the current Council term in November. Her election fills the vacancy left after Cr Kieran Kennedy [...]

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Foster museum

The Museum See how the district developed – from the discovery of gold in 1870 to the establishment of a thriving dairy industry in later years. The lifestyle of early pioneers is recreated and is supported by a fascinating collection of photographs and mementos. The entrance to the Museum complex is through the old Post [...]

Southern Gippsland Wine Trail

Prom Country is home to a number of award winning vineyards producing cool-climate red, white and sparkling wines. Don’t forget to complement the wine with some local produce found at one of our many markets or food stores. During your visit why not ‘come coasting’ along the Southern Gippsland Wine Trail and sample them for [...]