Tuesday, 19 March 2024
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Timber backflip

Timber backflip

The State Government has backflipped on its directive to the Victorian building industry to cease designing and constructing homes with native hardwood timber. The backflip labelled ‘updated guidance following industry consultation’, comes after sustained pressure from The Nationals. In an attempt to cover its tracks, Labor’s November update told the Housing Industry Association (HIA) members...
A flying triumph

A flying triumph

Orbost Airport has secured the National Small Regional (non-RPT) Aerodrome of the Year title for the second time in recent years at the Australian Airports Association (AAA) National Industry Awards 2023 in Melbourne. This remarkable feat marks three consecutive years that East Gippsland Shire Council-managed aerodromes have proudly claimed a prestigious national industry award. Mayor Cr Tom...
A day of remembrance

A day of remembrance

The Remembrance Day service held at the Orbost Cenotaph on Saturday was well attended, especially given the 30+ degree heat that was experienced.  Hats were worn and shade was sought before a brief but moving service was conducted by the Orbost RSL Sub-branch president, Sandra Porteous. Rex Solomon opened the service with a Welcome to Country before Sandra led the major proceedings apart...
Containers for cash launches

Containers for cash launches

East Gippsland Shire Council is excited about the launch of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme, which started last Wednesday, November 1. In Gippsland, the scheme is being coordinated by Return-It. In the initial rollout, there will be six sites in East Gippsland: Orbost, Mallacoota, Lakes Entrance, Omeo and Bairnsdale. Orbost and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ODCCI) president,...
College ironing out the creases

College ironing out the creases

Orbost Community College principal, Peter Seal, held another round of parent and student information sessions on Monday.  One session was held in the morning and another later in the afternoon. While the build is still in progress, meaning no physical tour of the site was permitted, a series of updated photographs were presented to show the progress to date. Now that a principal has been...
Farewell year 12s

Farewell year 12s

Orbost Secondary College outgoing school captains, Heidi Lawrence and Harry Rogers, gave an entertaining speech to reflect on their final year of school at their send-off on Friday, October 13.  "2023 for year 12s is a year to remember, a year of triumphs and trials and a year of growth and discovery," the captains said. "In this year, we have learnt not just from textbooks, but from each...

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