The coastal hamlet of Marlo came alive on the weekend, with the Hobie Fishing Series 14 in town for two action packed days of fishing, with Rosedale’s Tony Pettie taking out the first round of the classic. More than 100 competitive angling enthusiasts took to water in kayak fishing tournament, with fishing allowed between the times of 7am and 2pm. Unfortunately, mother nature played her part and...

For the new owners of the Shady Gully Caravan Park in Mallacoota, it’s been a baptism of fire in taking over the popular camping ground late last year.  Theo Papatheodorou and Kris McLeod took over from the previous proprietors in early November, after selling a motel they owned in the New Souths Wales town of Tamworth, and making the move to East Gippsland. Taking over Shady Gully before...

East Gippsland Shire Council has welcomed the opportunity to provide input into an independent review into Australia's disaster funding arrangements announced by the Federal Government last week. East Gippsland Shire mayor, Cr Mark Reeves, said the region has a long history with natural disasters. "What we know is there is considerable lived experience that can contribute greatly to improvements...

The Orbost Rotary Club had the eggs and bacon sizzling last Thursday morning at Forest Park as part of the annual Australia Day breakfast and award presentation. Helen Mundy was awarded Orbost’s Citizen of the Year for her tireless work in the community, specifically with local sporting clubs.  Sally Shanahan was named Young Citizen of the Year for her dedication to the Orbost Rotary, and...

Cape Conran and Marlo continue to a show a resurgence in the tourism market post bushfires and COVID-19.  However, popular local beaches such as East Cape and Salmon Rocks remain unmanned by lifeguards. The area does not have a designated surf lifesaving club, yet beaches are regularly filled with visitors and locals swimming, surfing and bodyboarding throughout the busy summer holiday...