Local News

Nearly there

Local News 05 May 2019

Mallacoota’s new $600,000 medical centre is quickly nearing completion, with the finishing touches now being made.Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, toured the medical centre in Maurice Street and said he was impressed with the new facilities.“I’m proud to have worked with the community to secure a $300,000 Federal Government grant to help fund the construction of the medical centre,”...

Snowy to open

Local News 03 May 2019

The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA) advises that an attempt will be made to open the entrance of the Snowy River estuary this week.At the time of writing, water levels were 0.82m above AHD (Australian Height Datum) on the gauge located on the public jetty in Marlo. This is also around the level of the levee systems.“Work is scheduled to happen around Wednesday, subject to...

Remembering the sacrifices of many

Local News 02 May 2019

Large numbers gathered to remember those who have served in wars past and present, too many paying the ultimate sacrifice, with well-attended ANZAC Day dawn and mid morning services held across the region last Thursday.Dawn services drew crowds in Orbost, Cann River and Mallacoota while mid morning ceremonies took place in Orbost, Bemm River, Cann River and Mallacoota. With many taking the...

Helping hand for volunteers

Local News 26 April 2019

Orbost Pony Club is among nine community organisations in Gippsland’s east to share more than $32,000 from the Federal Government.The nine organisations are among 42 groups across Gippsland to receive much-needed funding under the $20 million Volunteer Grants program.Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, said the organisations would receive between $1000 and $5000 each to support their...

Appeal thanks

Local News 25 April 2019

Despite two accidents taking fire brigade members and vehicles away from the collection action, more than $12,200 was collected for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal around the Orbost, Newmerella and Marlo areas last Friday.With volunteers ferried about in private vehicles instead of the impressive fire trucks when they were called away to attend to the incidents, some may have...

Region set to honour our heroes

Local News 24 April 2019

RSL appeal organisers at all sub-branches throughout Victoria have been out and about selling badges for the 2019 ANZAC Appeal from April 1.President of the Orbost sub-branch, Dick Roebuck, is confident the local community will once again generously support the RSL’s annual ANZAC Appeal.“Our RSL volunteers, some of them veterans, are ready to offer a variety of ANZAC Appeal badges. The high...

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