A number of bushfire recovery projects have continued to stall, with areas in East Gippsland still without tourism infrastructure. Parks Victoria rangers have rebuilt and re-opened a number of campsites and popular walking tracks across East Gippsland. New facilities such as park furniture, barbecues, shelters and toilets are ready to use at sites like the Cape Conran Coastal Reserve and Muller...

Parents of local school students have voiced their concern over the location of a bus stop on the outskirts of Orbost, with some opting to leave because of the risks in getting there safely.  One of the concerned parents, Raeleigh Phillips, said she’s fought for a number of years for change, but was left with no response. “I contacted the Department of Transport and VicRoads and they all...

Experienced bushman, John Mulligan, is concerned bushfires even more devastating than 2019/2020's Black Summer are just around the corner if change to management doesn't occur soon. Mr Mulligan, a member of the Howitt Society, a group of forestry experts, says the current situation is "dire". Born and raised in Mallacoota in his early days, he experienced life on the land and was a former owner...

The annual Marlo Triathlon was dominated on Saturday by Traralgon triathlete, Daniel Barry, who after exiting the water in second place, blitzed the field on the ride and run to win by more than five minutes. Conditions were ideal in Marlo, as the beachside hamlet packed to brim with holiday makers to cheer on the athletes. The event is hosted by the Orbost Snowy Rovers Football Netball Club and...

It's a long drive to the Bendoc pub for a drink, situated in the isolated far East Gippsland town on the New South Wales border, unless you're one of the 100 odd locals who live in the town. Lately, there's been renewed interest in having a drink at the pub ever since John Marshall and his partner, Caroline Wassink, took over the iconic hotel earlier this year. The couple had been holidaying in...