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The Farmer takes a wife Welcome to our Gippsland Farmer readers. This is the first month the Gippslander newspaper will be inserted into 10,000 copies of the Gippsland Farmer. Printed by Fairfax publications, the Gippsland Farmer is distributed free to over 14,000 letter boxes in the Gippsland region. We see it as a kind of marriage between two quality newspapers. The Gippsland Farmer focusses on the farming and agricultural industry throughout Gippsland, while the Gippslanderโs focus is on local Shire news, events and Tourism related features. If our new readers enjoy their new addi-
Est. readership 90,000
SEPTEMBER 2012
tion to their regular read, weโd love you to send us an email, letting us know what you think. letters@gippslander.com.au. Over the coming months, weโre planning to enhance our readership by including a classifieds section, with each advert lasting for a one month edition, at competitive rates. Clubs, pubs, hotels and entertainment venues will also be supported, with an upcoming Clubs section showcasing their activities and events. Overall, weโre pleased to have you, our new readers onboard, and we look forward to the coming months of some feature packed, exciting editions.
Lakes Entrance pumped for Summer action
This summer, if youโre looking for some action, adventure and music, then you should consider booking your summer holiday in Lakes Entrance this year. The local Business & summer before. No more Tourism Associaton (LEB- wondering what the kids TA) is organising events will do. and activities like Lakes EnโWith the carnival hopetrance has never seen before. fully happening, kite flying, Volleyball on the beach, face painting, food festivals live music on the foreshore and handball competitions, in the evenings, croquet everyone will be catered on the lawns and bare foot for,โ said Alison. bowls are some of the activiโIt all begins on Melties planned. bourne Cup weekend, with Alison Brewer from live bands and a duck race, Kickback Cottages, explains launched from the footthis summer will be like no bridge.โ
The Gippy Cup October 26, 27 & 28, 2012 Cobb & Co. Stables The Wellington Eight Ball Association Inc, in conjunction with the Cobb & Co. Stables Market are presenting the Gippy Cup, an eight ball tourmament. Sanctioned by Pool Vic- ball knockout competition, toria, the Cup will be a high starting at 7:30pm. Saturday the 27th will class display of eight ball, with approximately 250 then see the 1st day of comcompetitors and supporters petition, starting at 9:00am from south east Melbourne, and continuing throughout through to Wonthaggi and the day till 6:00pm. Sunday will see the comOrbost. Cobb & Co. Stables will pletition of the heats, and also be open for business the final run to the finals. over the entire weekend, Presentations will be preproviding spectators and sented throughout the day, visitors with an array of with all activities finishing locally made products to up by 5:00pm. browse. All mini-shops will be The Gippy Cup will kick open on the Saturday and off on the Friday night, Oc- Sunday, so drop in and tober 26 with an open eight checkout some 8 ball action.
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This month seeโs the introduction of our Gippsland Radio schedule for three of the most popular stations in Gippsland. Gippsland FM 104.7, You can find the schedule 3mFM Sth Gippsland and on page 12 of this months 103.1 3BBR FM have all edition. come on board to publish These radio stations do a their radio schedules on a great service for our commonthly basis. munities, so listen up!
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