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News published January 2026

• Community Grants Drop-in Sessions

  Published 27th January 2026

  The second round of community grants is now open for application until 31 March 2026. 

• Immunisation Sessions

  Published 27th January 2026

  We’ve extended our immunisation sessions and added extra times to support our community following the recent closure of the Leongatha Healthcare Centre.

• Proposed lease of land – Part John Terrill Memorial Reserve Fish Creek

  Published 26th January 2026

  Council at its ordinary meeting held 10 December 2025 pursuant to section 115 of the Local Government Act 2020 resolved to commence community engagement to:

• Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee

  Published 22nd January 2026

  We are seeking expressions of interest from organisation representatives to be a part of the South Gippsland Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

• EOI: Coal Creek Food Vendor

  Published 21st January 2026

  Coal Creek is on the lookout for a local food and drink vendor to join our Living Heritage Days, held on the first Saturday of every month (from the 07 March).

• Australia Day Awards

  Published 21st January 2026

  Congratulations to all of this year's Australia Day Award nominees.

• Impounded Vehicle

  Published 16th January 2026

  Council impounded the following vehicle in accordance with Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989.

• Great Southern Rail Trail Sculpture Project

  Published 06th January 2026

  South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking an artist or arts collective for a unique commission: to design and deliver a site-responsive sculptural installation on the Great Southern Rail Trail.

• Apply Now!

  Published 05th January 2026

  Applications are now open for the 2026 South Coast Community Leadership Program!