09/02/2010 By Bert van Bedaf
A HALLSTON horse breeder is being investigated over the condition of his animals following a number of recent complaints and inspections.
Greg Boland, manager of inspectorate services at the RSPCA in Melbourne, told The Star that local breeder Uwe Ross was being investigated over the condition of a colt and a number of other of his horses.
The colt has a suspected spinal injury or condition, which is being investigate

09/02/2010 By Matt Dunn
SHONKY fly-by-night insulation installers have descended on South Gippsland, leaving householders in potential fire traps and without proper insulation.
Stories have been filtering out of Korumburra and Leongatha, but The Star believes other towns have also been stung in the scam, with many residents unaware they have been short changed.
The operators bill the Federal Government $1200 for each job under its Energy Effici

09/02/2010 By Matt Dunn
AFTER years of campaigning by locals, Foster is finally set to receive a childcare centre - worth more than $2.5 million.
Long time campaigner Megan Vuillermin was over the moon at the announcement, with a commitment that a centre â€" which will cater for up to 58 children and offer long day care, kindergarten, family day care, occasional care, maternal and child health, play groups, parenting programs and allied health services

09/02/2010 By Bert van Bedaf
A MAJOR planning breakthrough could be the result of a recent meeting between South Gippsland shire council staff and councillors and State Planning Minister Justin Madden over the debilitating C48 Amendment.
About 200 local land owners could benefit from the February 4 meeting, allowing them to build on their small blocks.
Delegate members included Mayor Jim Fawcett, Cr Warren Raabe, council chief executive Tim Taml

09/02/2010 By Chris Brown
THE battle has begun for one of the most valuable pieces of land in Leongatha.
The primary school is due to move at the start of next year, likely leaving 2.91 hectares available in the middle of town.
Some local identities are suggesting the community rally to have the land converted into a recreation facility.
Others believe it is suitable for housing. 
Frank Dekker is the secretary of the Leongatha