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News
Cars out, military drones in
May 15, 2026 - Defence tech boss buys former Holden proving ground 
War of words over woodlands
May 2, 2026 - MP and Mayor clash over interim overlay and funding 
New mayor gives up the day job
May 1, 2026 - Cr Brett Tessari says big election year needs a full-time mayor. Nature notes
The final journey
May 1, 2026 - At the Mouth of the Powlett, a secret migration unfolds each autumn. 
The secret life of figs
April 30, 2026 - Matt Stone will never look at a ripe fig in quite the same way Environment
Ready to buy an EV?
May 1, 2026 - Talk to the experts. No sales pitch, just honest answers from local EV owners at Phillip Island session 
Partnering for plovers
April 30, 2026 - Plover lovers gather at Kilcunda to talk progress on plover protection. |
Viewpoint
How Inverloch was led down a one-way street
May 1, 2026 - Residents were only ever told half the story, writes Michelle Gardiner, but it’s not too late to get it right. 
An MP’s Diary
April 30, 2026 - Mary Aldred on juggling politics in Canberra and community work at home. 
On church going
May 1, 2026 - Nikki Nicols only got involved with her local church because she didn’t want it to close. Along the way, she found respite in a troubled world. Local history
Home-grown history wins state recognition
April 29, 2026 - Wonthaggi talks take out major museum award. Arts
A touch of stardust
April 30, 2026 - Meet Leigh Rowles, a disciplined artist with a mischievous soul. Be Liane Arno 
A cook’s journal
May 1, 2026 - While you’re making quince jelly, get two for the price of one by making this delicious paste. 
Community diary
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