Wednesday, 24 April 2024
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Timber industry to close early

Timber industry to close early

It's official, native timber harvesting in Victorian forests will end in 2024. The State Government announced the decision yesterday (Tuesday) with existing supports being brought forward, meaning every single timber worker will be directly supported to find a new job. Forest contractor workers will be secured with contracts for forest management works, enabling them to continue to work in the...
Marlo drainage strategy in the works

Marlo drainage strategy in the works

East Gippsland Shire Council wishes to establish a sustainable stormwater strategy for the Marlo township to address existing flooding issues brought to its attention through community feedback. According to Marlo Ratepayers and Residents Association (MRRA) president, Shayne Boyd, drainage in Marlo has been an issue for the area, particularly during flooding events. “When we have excessive...
Big bridge moving forward

Big bridge moving forward

Last Wednesday, May 10, a group of interested members of the public had the opportunity to view the Snowy River Railway Bridge restoration plans in the meeting room at the rear of the Shire Business Centre in Orbost. The drop-in style session allowed a significant number of people to come along and get an update on this important local project. Locals were delighted to be able to see the plans...
Health services expanding

Health services expanding

Moogji Aboriginal Council in Orbost is in the process of redeveloping its medical centre facility on Stanley Street, allowing it to expand the health services and cultural programs it provides for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. “The community is growing - we have more demand for services than we can always accommodate. As the community grows, it’s clear that we need to grow...
Blues lose one-point thriller

Blues lose one-point thriller

Boisdale Briagolong has beaten Orbost Snowy Rovers by a point in a torrid East Gippsland Football Netball League (EGFNL) round four clash at Lochiel Park on Saturday. Despite the loss, the Blues still remain in fourth position on the ladder, ahead of the Bombers on percentage. The match was a real slog in the heavy conditions, with players prepared to put their bodies on the line regardless...
Celebrating 30 years of Landcare

Celebrating 30 years of Landcare

Members of Jarrahmond Landcare Group met for a special celebratory lunch in a Jarrahmond paddock on Saturday, April 22.  The luncheon was held to recognise Jarrahmond's 30 plus years of participation in the Landcare movement. Following on from the difficult years of drought, Black Summer Bushfires and then COVID-19 lockdowns, it was the first social gathering held since its Christmas...

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