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...
Gippsland Vehicle Collection looks to the future
The Gippsland Vehicle Collection (GVC), affectionately known as ‘The Maffra Shed’, had its humble beginnings back in 2004.
A group of mates got together after...
Local students take on Kokoda Trail challenge
Four students have embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime journey along the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea.
The four were awarded Charlie McCallum Scholarships by the...
Help shape Wellington Shire’s open space strategy
Wellington Shire Council is inviting the community to have its say on how the shire's open spaces - playgrounds, parks, natural bushland, rail trails,...
Councillors connect with community in Heyfield and Maffra
Wellington Shire councillors hit the road last week for a special councillor community conversation in Heyfield and surrounds.
The day was dedicated to recognising the...
Sale Fire Brigade holds annual awards presentation
The Sale Fire Brigade held its annual presentation event last month.
Aaron Hill was named Firefighter of the Year, while Russell Lambourn was made a...
Rotary Club of Sale hands over to incoming president
After a successful year as president of the Rotary Club of Sale, Lisa Burgess has handed over the reins to incoming president Colin Adams.
Some...
Warrigunya’s artworks of healing
Last Friday, the Warrigunya Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation launched its new art exhibition, featuring local Indigenous artists healing themselves through artistic expression.
The...
Sowing Seeds of Renewal with community grants
Applications are now open for the 2025 ANZ Seeds of Renewal program, with grants of up to $15,000 available to support not-for-profit and 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...
