Parliament reflects on Nixon’s life
The life and times of former federal member for Gippsland Peter Nixon AO were recognised at Parliament House last week with a condolence motion...
Maffra Lions life membership for Russell Napper
Maffra Lions Club president Russell Napper recently presented Don Bradshaw with life membership of Lions International.
Mr Bradshaw has enjoyed 56 years of membership of...
Rosedale’s Ally Son is strengthening community by gifting free meals
BREWING up a storm in the kitchen, Rosedale resident Ally Son has taken to gifting free meals to neighbours in need.
Coming from a nursing...
Lollypop legend honoured for 35 years
For 35 years, come rain, hail or shine, Joy Peverill has helped local students safely cross the road.
The corner of Raglan and McCole Sts,...
Paramedics’ Lifeblood milestone
The Ambulance Victoria (AV) emergency services blood drive team recently pumped up the numbers, topping 200 donations for the year, just as two Gippsland...
Darren Chester at George Gray Centre
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester enjoyed the opportunity to visit the George Gray Centre (GGC) in Maffra and experience firsthand the great work...
Local finalist in mumpreneur awards
Stradbroke-based marketing strategist Kirstin Hams has been named a finalist in not one but two of Australia's most prestigious awards for business and marketing.
Most...
Jemena grants for community projects
Jemena is offering grants of up to $10,000 to support community-led initiatives that promote wellbeing, inclusion and resilience.
Now open, applications for the 2025 Community...
Loch Sport fire brigade’s Lyn Krejci leads by example
For Loch Sport Fire Brigade member Lyn Krejci, regular blood and plasma donations are just another way to give back to the community.
Having made...
Darren Chester’s calendar comp launched
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling on Gippslanders to enter their best photographs capturing the iconic essence of the region in his...
Scholarships for Gippsland medical students
Thanks to generous philanthropy from a household name in Wellington Shire, three Monash Rural Health students will receive financial support for three years to...
Memories of a life in the air: The Alan Adams story
Alan Adams is a local flying legend that I have had the pleasure of knowing since I was a young girl out at the...
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Street libraries bring books to the bush
However you refer to them - street libraries, book exchanges, or book nooks - these mini stop-and-go libraries on nature strips and back roads...
