Zoe Blandford’s skills an asset for Meerlieu brigade
After moving home to her local town of Meerlieu, just two kilometres from the fire shed, Zoe Blandford jumped at the opportunity to volunteer...
Frank conversations about women’s health at Mewburn Park, Maffra
HORMONES, ‘having it all’ and a healthy dose of good humour set the tone for a frank and fearless conversation about women’s health at...
Wear orange today for the SES
The State Emergency Service is encouraging all Victorians to wear orange today in recognition of Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day), a day of appreciation...
Remembering the Boer War with ‘Colonial Volunteer: Soldier of the Queen’
Anne Tan has written about her grandfather Edward Trevithcik’s service in the Boer War, titled Colonial Volunteer: Soldier of the Queen.
In researching for the...
New book trolley in Maffra a joint effort
Maffra Hospital has a new book trolley, thanks to a collaboration between the Maffra Hospital Auxiliary, Maffra Lionesses and the Maffra Men's Shed.
The auxiliary...
Sale Probus talks secret military operation in the 1980s to protect Bass Strait oil...
Did you know about a secret military operation that protected the Bass Strait oil fields during the 1980s?
During a recent meeting of the Sale...
Steam power comes back to Maffra
Adam Taylor is a master of all four elements when operating the century-old steam roller once used by the Maffra Shire to build roads...
Petstock Sale hosting a pop-up adoption event this Sturday
Animal rescue groups across the Gippsland region are facing growing pressure due to rising costs and increasing demand, with nearly 8,000 pets currently waiting...
Grammar art students have work on display at Melbourne Museum
Emma Best and Enzo Blackmore, who last year graduated from Gippsland Grammar, have their VCE VET furnishing works currently on display in Top Designs...
Bill’s vintage tractors going under the hammer
LETTING go of his prized possession, retired farmer Bill Robinson of Thorpdale is selling off 18 historical tractors.
"My father started the collection years ago,"...
From horses to herds: Vet finds her calling in cattle
CAREER pathway changes can happen at the drop of a hat; for associate veterinarian Chelsea Hair, that was no exception.
Stepping into veterinary studies, Chelsea...
Zico Hua shredding and sharing his heavy guitar sound
What would happen if the emotional force of modern metalcore, the virtuosity of contemporary progressive guitar, the groove of funk, and the nostalgic melodies...

















