Local News

Cann Valley appreciation

Local News 31 May 2019

The award-winning Cann River Volunteer Appreciation Day saw another wonderful celebration of the Cann Valley district’s volunteers on Saturday, held during National Volunteer Appreciation Week.The Cann River Community Centre’s inaugural volunteer appreciation day last year saw the centre and the supportive Cann River community receive East Gippsland Shire Council’s Community Event of the Year in...

Chester retains ministerial portfolios

Local News 30 May 2019

Lakes Entrance politician, Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, was re-appointed to Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s Federal Cabinet on Sunday, retaining his Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel portfolios.Mr Chester said a mental health summit, transitioning Australian Defence Force (ADF) members to civilian employment and continuing the transformation of the Department of Veterans’...

Forestry under threat?

Local News 26 May 2019

Are government decisions threatening the future economic viability of Orbost and district?This is a question put by experienced forest management planner and former Regional Manager for the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Garry Squires, who now operates locally as a forestry consultant.“There are a number of current government processes that are concerning for the future of the...

Chester’s big win

Local News 24 May 2019

Incumbent Darren Chester, of the Nationals, has been safely retained as the Member for Gippsland following a Federal Election win on Saturday, returning as the sitting member for the region for the fifth time with his party in power.While the Coalition’s national win may have been a shock to many, Mr Chester’s victory in Gippsland was not unexpected, though his primary vote decreased for the...

Is there anyone home?

Local News 23 May 2019

With Orbost Police attending a burglary at a farming property near Cabbage Tree Creek last Friday, and another burglary at an unattended house in Scott Street, Orbost, over the weekend, police are issuing a reminder for anyone not living and working on properties on a full-time basis to take precautions to prevent such occurrences.The Cabbage Tree Creek farming property had motorbikes and tools...

Preserving wartime heritage

Local News 19 May 2019

Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, has allocated $4000 to Jarrahmond Landcare Group to further protect its historic Avenue of Honour.In his role as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Mr Chester granted the funding to the Landcare group to help protect the avenue planted in remembrance of locals who served in World War I and World War II.Mr Chester visited the site on B Road to see the...

Fish kill on the Snowy

Governor of Victoria pays a visit

A Mallacoota homecoming

Another weekend on high alert

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