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Finally getting full seal

Local News 08 October 2020

The Bonang Road will finally be fully sealed after years of campaigning by local residents, business owners and local MPs.Federal MP, Darren Chester, confirmed the Federal Budget will include an additional $7 million to seal 12 kilometres of the road between Goongerah and Bonang.It brings the total Federal Government commitment to the project to $9 million, while the State Government has refused...

Tourists return

Local News 07 October 2020

It’s been a welcome return to tourism in Mallacoota.Arguably the East Gippsland town hit hardest by bushfires and COVID- 19, the easing of restrictions over the past fortnight has seen an influx of visitors to the town.Denise Evans, at Shady Gully Caravan Park, was extremely pleased to welcome back visitors.“Since relaxation of rules in regional areas, the phone started ringing immediately after...

Caravan parks open up

Local News 01 October 2020

The phone has been ringing off the hook at the Marlo Ocean View Caravan Park since restrictions eased a couple of weeks ago.For Les and Kathy Heyne, who took over the park in 2000 after managing it for five years, the constant phone calls are an overwhelming relief.The couple has never done it so tough since the Victorian Government first introduced restrictions back in March and they were...

Max in Victorian squad

Local News 30 September 2020

Orbost cricketer, Max Welsh, has been named in the Cricket Victoria under 17 emerging performance squad for 2020/21.The under 17 squad is selected based on performances in club cricket, the Youth Premier League and Youth National Championships last season.This year, during the COVID- 19 pandemic, players have benefitted from an extensive online training program in recent weeks that has included...

Restriction issues

Local News 24 September 2020

COVID-19 restrictions have eased under Step Three of the State Government’s roadmap to recovery, however hospitality businesses are affected in various ways.New rules state restaurants/cafes/ pubs, etc, can seat a maximum of 20 people indoors at any one time with those 20 split into groups of 10. Outdoor dining is recommended with a cap of 50 patrons.These rules don’t work for everyone.Orbost...

Anglers reel in from a distance

Local News 23 September 2020

While 2020 has meant the majority of ‘normal’ things in the community cannot continue, some others have done incredibly well to pivot either their business model or the way community clubs can still conduct themselves safely.While fishing was still permitted under the stage three restrictions, competitions were not due to the social distancing and group gatherings, however, Marlo Angling Club...

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