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...
Funding for youth events in Rosedale and Stratford
WELLINGTON Shire Council will receive a state government grant to design, plan and deliver two new events in Rosedale and Stratford to be held...
Another award for Cowes centre, feat Heyfield timber
THE Cowes cultural centre on Phillip Island, Berninneit, which extensively features hardwood timber from Heyfield, has won another award - the Australia Timber Design...
Maffra mother’s very special treadmill challenge
Maffra mother Tanya Read has done her bit to support children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families.
Tanya and her Icon Group...
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Suspicious blaze at old Sale police station
Emergency services contained a major fire last Friday evening at the abandoned former Sale police station on York St, near Lake Guthridge, with a...
