More fuel reduction on public land was a key demand from a bushfire meeting at Mallacoota last week, attended by some 130 people, mainly from East Gippsland. The meeting, organised by the Howitt Society, sought to focus on the question: "Are Mallacoota and East Gippsland in general prepared for another major fire?" A resolution, passed overwhelmingly, was "That this meeting requests The...
The annual Great East Rail Trail Ride was held on Saturday, September 23, for its eighth year. The event saw 76 participants ride the 100km+ from Bairnsdale to Orbost over three days, it’s a spectacular event that showcases the region’s beautiful country side and the collaboration with local businesses, bringing people from interstate including Tasmania and NSW. Event manager and owner of Snowy...