East Gippsland Shire Council has been granted $1.2 million by the Federal Government's National Emergency Management Agency to enhance disaster preparedness and community resilience. The Disaster Ready Fund grant will be used to extend council's current projects aimed at advancing disaster preparedness and resilience in collaboration with communities across the shire. The project will provide...
“Massive.” That was the word used to describe recent trade by owner of the Snowy River Emporium, Jenny Bartlett. When the Snowy River Mail called in to Ms Bartlett’s business last Friday, trade was continuing to be steady, with the recent King’s Birthday long weekend providing a welcome boost. Ms Bartlett, who has been in Orbost for the past four years, is remaining positive despite the recent...