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Briagolong RSL’s 4WD day

THE Briagolong RSL recently held a four-wheel drive day during the King’s Birthday long weekend. The day began with participants meeting at the Licola General...

Clocktower Medical Centre’s high mark of quality

Sale increased its community health credentials recently when Clocktower Medical Centre received a national award of accreditation. Clocktower Medical Centre, located on Raymond St, received...

Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese’s blue cheese is top

BLUE it is for Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese, as the South Gippsland company reels in more wins for the business. Business owners Barry Charlton and...

Bird of the month: jacky winter

The jacky winter is a small grey-brown bird from the Australasian robin family with a more subdued appearance than some other robins. Males and females...

Rare geese visit Gippsland Lakes

Two rare sightings of magpie geese have been confirmed on across the Gippsland Lakes catchment in both Maffra and Bairnsdale. East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority...

Rossetti gets cold shoulder

Ashleigh House hosted its fourth annual Big Freeze fundraiser last week, raising more than $1000 in support of FightMND and drawing strong community involvement. Among...

OAM for former Maffra minister

FORMER Anglican minister of the Maffra Parish, the Rev. Dr. Jim Connelly has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal in the King’s Birthday...

From little things … big things grow

Rosedale Primary School students and kindergarteners rolled up their sleeves and planted bush tucker in the town’s community garden for Reconciliation Week at Rosedale...

OAMs for Yarram residents

Yarram residents Wendy Pope and Esme Rash will each receive a Medal of the Order of Australia after being included this year’s King’s Birthday...

Walhalla heyday, stories from the goldfields

This passage is an excerpt from the Walhalla Heyday by G.F. James and C.G. Lee. First published in 1970, this book has been in production...

George Gray Centre celebrates 60 years

George Gray Centre (GGC) is this year celebrating 60 years of community, care and creating opportunities for individuals with a disability. From humble beginnings in...

Rotary Club of Maffra continuing to make a difference

Rotary International aims to make a better life for people all over the world. It is a highly regarded service organisation, with many thousands...

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Forestry funding investment announced

Gippsland businesses can grow employment and expand their operations with the state government's ongoing investment in former native timber harvesting communities. Agriculture Minister Ros Spence...