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“It's highly significant”: Five years counting koala poop pays off by revealing undiscovered population

“It's highly significant”: Five years counting koala poop pays off by revealing undiscovered population

The genetically distinct Strzelecki stock make up about 0.3 percent of the species in Victoria and South Australia.

Jacob Wallace
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$1 million will be spent to try and save the Hooded Plover along the banks of South Gippsland

$1 million will be spent to try and save the Hooded Plover along the banks of South Gippsland

The money will go towards controlling predators and planting natives around the Kugerungmome/Powlett River.

Jacob Wallace
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Watch: What happened to the Nyora train station?

Watch: What happened to the Nyora train station?

The stop was opened in 1890 as part of the South Eastern Railway that ran from Lang Lang.

Jacob Wallace
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Round-the-clock cat curfew approved for South Gippsland to slow native wildlife extinctions

Round-the-clock cat curfew approved for South Gippsland to slow native wildlife extinctions

Feral felines kill an estimated 1.5 billion native mammals every year in Australia.

Jacob Wallace
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After 48 years, Venus Bay could be returning to the swamp

After 48 years, Venus Bay could be returning to the swamp

Councillor Sarah Gilligan said restoration of the peninsula’s salt marsh and mangroves could protect the town against flooding.

Jacob Wallace
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As oceans warm, Gippsland’s road network suffers

As oceans warm, Gippsland’s road network suffers

Councils, already streets behind on repairs, will face greater bills.

Jacob Wallace
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This unsafe Kernot bridge was closed in March. Residents would appreciate an update

This unsafe Kernot bridge was closed in March. Residents would appreciate an update

A new and improved crossing would have a greater weight load and add 50 years to its lifespan.

Jacob Wallace
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South Gippsland secures $10 million for better roads and regional development

South Gippsland secures $10 million for better roads and regional development

The shire laid out its 2026 advocacy priorities and praised recent success.

Jacob Wallace
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From Korumburra to Catalonia: Gippsland officials head to Barcelona looking for smart infrastructure ideas

From Korumburra to Catalonia: Gippsland officials head to Barcelona looking for smart infrastructure ideas

Two local representatives will attend a smart city expo in Spain in early November to learn about agriculture, energy and industrial modernisation.

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

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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South Gippsland council picks Foster showgrounds for new skate park

South Gippsland council picks Foster showgrounds for new skate park

The towns skating facilities need an upgrade but finding the right location has proven difficult.

Jacob Wallace
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WATCH: Are you preparing for an early bushfire season?

WATCH: Are you preparing for an early bushfire season?

Fire Rescue Victoria has warned that there is an increased risk this spring so the Monitor asked Leongatha locals what they're doing to prepare.

Jacob Wallace