Incredible World War 2 story revealed in new book
ANZAC Guerrillas, published today, is the incredible true story of how a handful of escaped Australian soldiers became resistance fighters, double agents and spies...
Samantha’s Anzac journey of a lifetime
SALE College year 11 student Samantha Straw will travel to Türkiye later this year and explore Australia’s wartime and peacekeeping history – including her...
Awards for Sale and Maffra Rotary clubs
A BUSY year for the Sale and Maffra Rotary clubs has seen both recently awarded the District Governor’s Gold Award for Excellence.
Rotary District 9815...
Cobber Challenge: Who will be top dog?
THE annual Working Dog Cobber Challenge is in its 10th year of running, and Mirboo North locals Caroline Houston and kelpie pup Vaila are...
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...
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Tale of the Maffra Roller
“IT is a tale worth telling, the one of the Maffra Roller, a typical beginning, controversial midlife and a triumphant return.”
Next month, a piece...
