Neil Findley has been in the metal engineering business for more than 30 years and runs his own business in Orbost.On a day-to-day basis, Neil is fixing heavy earth moving equipment and farm machinery.Neil has always been a creator and enjoys making bespoke pieces commissioned by locals.Inspired by the beautiful surroundings of the East Gippsland landscape, the abundance of Australian Animals in...

The Orbost Agricultural Show is still being planned to go ahead on Monday, March 8, at the Newmerella Recreation Reserve, pending COVID-19 restrictions.Although the schedule will look quite different due to the pandemic, it is still set to be the wonderful community event that it is, made safe by the introduction of hand sanitiser stations placed around the site in accordance with the organising...

The Inspector-General for Emergency Management this week postponed six Fire Season Inquiry community meetings scheduled for the Far East from Monday through to today in accordance with COVID-19 lockdowns.Victoria’s Inspector-General for Emergency Management, Tony Pearce, is leading the independent Inquiry into the 2019/20 Victorian Fire Season, which is now focusing on the relief and recovery...

This week marks 50 years since Orbost’s most damaging flood ripped through the town.The February floods of 1971 will live long in the memory of those who saw them, while this article will break down what those people faced at the time.Ten bridges ranging in length from 30 feet to 200 feet were washed away and 40 culverts (two to six feet in diameter) were washed out.That was the preliminary...

Orbost businesses are faring well despite the disruptions they endured last year.The Snowy River Mail last week took to the streets to inquire just how they were getting along over summer and most reported they were happy with trade over the past few weeks.Café’ One2Five has been doing steady business thanks to the summer tourist season.“Since we were able to open the borders to Melbourne...