Grant boost

Grant boost

Two Orbost community groups have been given a welcome boost after they scooped funding through East Gippsland Shire Council's Community Small Grants Program.The program, which provides up to $3000 per...

Tackling problems

Tackling problems

Having raised the challenges facing our health services in Parliament, Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, is pleased a new inquiry will consider in detail the performance of Victoria's ambulance...

Fill your shoeboxes

Fill your shoeboxes

With just one month left, the countdown is on for Orbost residents to contribute to the Operation Christmas Child project. The official collection date for the filled shoeboxes is set...

Ratepayer relief

Ratepayer relief

East Gippsland Shire Council has voted to increase assistance to community members who are facing financial difficulties.At the August 27 council meeting, councillors unanimously adopted an updated Hardship Policy, which...

Scam spike proving a menace

Scam spike proving a menace

Citizens are being encouraged to take a stand against the growing menace of scams.While anyone can fall victim to a scam, sharing personal stories has proven to be an effective...

Firewood season open 2024

Firewood season open 2024

Victorians can prepare for next winter by collecting free firewood for personal use from state forest collection areas from September 1 until November 30. Domestic firewood in state forests is...

Girls night out a roaring success

Girls night out a roaring success

The Marlo Angling Club came alive with laughter, music, and heartfelt camaraderie as the "Girls Night Out" fundraiser, hosted by Orbost local Donna Donchi, brought together women from across the...

Stiletto exhibit

Stiletto exhibit

Every gallery now and again needs an unusual exhibition and The Joy of Stilettos is it for Lemon Hill Gallery this year. "Stiletto shoes are dramatic, they have a whole...

Can you talk dog?

Can you talk dog?

A recent visit to the vet illustrated that many people can't talk dog. A large breed dog left the consult room (let's call it Fred) and appeared to be happy...

New round of community grants

New round of community grants

The Dyson Group of Companies, incorporating the legendary Cobb & Co brand, is pleased to announce the launch of the next round of the Dysons Community Grants.The program, now in...

Worker investment

Worker investment

Future agricultural workers will benefit from a $2 million investment by the State Government to support projects that embed Aboriginal traditional knowledge and practices into accredited agriculture TAFE training.The government's...

Highlighting housing crisis

Highlighting housing crisis

Community sector agencies and community groups across Victoria are seeking to fold 60,000 origami houses to highlight the scale of Victoria's homelessness crisis. The 60,000 houses represents the number of...

Addressing chronic workforce skills gaps

Addressing chronic workforce skills gaps

Federation University Australia researchers are working with the Gippsland Regional Partnership on a program aiming to attract more migrant workers to help address the region's chronic workforce skills gaps.The university's...

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