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A Paddock to Pub Journey for Local Produce

Early before sunrise in an area renowned as one of the most outstanding farming regions in the country, Barry Charlton from Berry’s Creek Cheese lights up his 600 square metre factory in Fish Creek. He then goes to work crafting hundreds of litres of milk into some of Australia’s most renowned cheeses. He selectively sources his cow and buffalo milk from a few selected farmers in the area and is the primary ingredient in his award-winning product – which he has collected hundreds of ribbons and trophies over his career as a local producer.

Girls own space makes mark on Foster

Another under-utilised public space in South Gippsland has been transformed thanks to the Girls Own Space project. The latest activity involved painting a blank wall at the Foster Showgrounds with an attractive and colourful mural that can be enjoyed by the local community.

Toora boat ramp jetty to be replaced

Recreational boating will be made safer and more accessible for all Victorians with the Andrews Labor Government backing five new projects as part of the $5 million Boating Safety and Facilities Program. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne today announced $627,000 has been allocated to projects in Greater Geelong, City of Casey and South Gippsland, with selected works already underway.

Feedback from Council on how they get feedback from ratepayers

South Gippsland Shire Council has reviewed the results of the Community Engagement Review which was undertaken in recent weeks. Community members had the opportunity to share their preferences for future engagement opportunities via an online survey and review the Draft Community Engagement Policy in an online OurSay forum. The time for engaging in this exercise was limited to 14 days and limited “advertising” of this “exercise” was out out by Council.

The king, the fires and the fever: a fairytale finish to 2020

Once upon a time, there was a happy land that had no need of heroes. It had its problems, of course, but there were very few whose solution could not be put off until next year, next decade, or next century. The Great Warming was the most difficult, but the kingdom’s rulers did not worry over this very much, trusting the future to look after itself.

THE NATURAL MAGIC OF MIRBOO NORTH FORESTS IN SPRING

In south eastern Australia, the early Spring weather is beginning to stabilise, with longer sequences of warmer days, but still interspersed by tempestuous stormy weather fronts. Increasing warmth and rain combine to imbue the forest with a beauty and ambience of colour, intoxicating scents and an intricate, rejuvenating life force.

Most of the resident bird population activities are dominated by the urgency of breeding. The early Spring dawn silence is broken by a chorus, or an explosion, of birdsong, proclaiming the determination, joys, and power of parenthood.