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The show must go on: Boolarra Folk Festival transitions to smaller gigs after 22-year run
Oct 30, 2025

The show must go on: Boolarra Folk Festival transitions to smaller gigs after 22-year run

Organisers hope the renovation of a 100-year-old post office will keep the music scene alive in the town.

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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WATCH: The history of Traralgon's Old Courthouse
Oct 28, 2025

WATCH: The history of Traralgon's Old Courthouse

The administrative building has had a long life since it was constructed in 1886.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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Bass Coast Council spends $1 million on 114-year-old Wonthaggi post office
Oct 20, 2025

Bass Coast Council spends $1 million on 114-year-old Wonthaggi post office

The shire has awarded a contract to refurbish the heritage listed building.

Jacob Wallace
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WATCH: The emerging industry of solar panel recycling
Sep 24, 2025

WATCH: The emerging industry of solar panel recycling

Elecsome's Kilmany facility has only been operating for two years and they're already looking at expanding.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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WATCH: The 1919 Korumburra train mystery
Sep 22, 2025

WATCH: The 1919 Korumburra train mystery

The case was “regarded by the detectives as one of the most remarkable sets of mysterious circumstances”.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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The strange tale of the man found on top of the Korumburra train
Sep 15, 2025

The strange tale of the man found on top of the Korumburra train

The case was “regarded by the detectives as one of the most remarkable sets of mysterious circumstances”.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Bass Coast Shire votes to demolish historic railway bridge after $2.5 million repair quote
Jul 18, 2025

Bass Coast Shire votes to demolish historic railway bridge after $2.5 million repair quote

"In the interest of community safety, financial sustainability and environmental impacts," said one councillor on the decision.

Jacob Wallace
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Once a connection between Melbourne and Port Albert, Korumburra train station is getting redeveloped
Jun 19, 2025

Once a connection between Melbourne and Port Albert, Korumburra train station is getting redeveloped

The station is now part of the Great Southern Rail Trail, a 131km walking and riding trail from Yarram to Nyora in South Gippsland.

Jacob Wallace
HistoryHistory
The strange history behind a Gippsland property up for sale
Mar 21, 2025

The strange history behind a Gippsland property up for sale

The sisters lived a life of luxury, until it all went pear-shaped 100 years ago.

Jacob Wallace
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