Letters to the Editor – October 24 2023
Severe October
IN the wake of (this month's) unexpected severe weather events, it's still hard to believe that it's only October.
As we look back on...
Lifetime of work, Swarski’s story
Pete Swarski was born on May 10, 1947 in Freiburg, Germany.
His father, who was Polish and his mother, German, met on her family’s farm,...
Life FM Gippsland celebrating 20 years
In the early hours of October 29, 2003, a new era began in radio and for the Christian community in Gippsland.
It was then a...
Captain Australia unmasked
AUSTRALIA has the Big Pineapple, the Big Prawn, the Big Wine Bottle, and now Captain Australia’s Big Lap.
The Captain’s secret identity has been exposed...
Chester backs new Tinamba beer festival
FEDERAL Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, is backing a new festival with a difference.
Mr Chester says the Gippsland Beer Fest at Tinamba Hotel on...
Honouring Women of Willung South CFA
International Day of Rural Women honours and recognises the role of rural women on October 15 each year.
Last Sunday, CFA celebrated the contribution of...
Labor Party employment luncheon in Yarram
Katrina Brandon
The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council are keeping opportunities available for underemployed and unemployed youths, unveiling their Youth Trade and Skills Program at...
CheekyMac Production’s new Gippsland films
During the pandemic, Longford filmmaker Danielle McAlpine Johnson realised she didn’t need to be in the city to direct compelling motion pictures, especially with...
Adorable dogs trained to avoid snakes
Stratford’s Maple liked nothing more than being a passenger in the car.
She loved putting her head out the window and feeling the cool air...
Banksia Group get prepped for fire
THE Banksia Group were ahead of the game when they recently gathered for their group training exercise to hone their skills in preparation for...
Steam trains arrive at Sale station
TWO heritage steam trains arrived at Sale Station on Friday October 6, taking passengers from Melbourne to Sale.
The trips were organised by volunteers from...
Around Maffra – 24 October 2023
Attention local community clubs or groups: The Maffra Rotary Club Mardi Gras is seeking entrants for the 2024 Mardi Gras to be held...
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Nine years jail for Glengarry fatal crash
TRARALGON man Peter Agius will spend at least the next six years behind bars.
Agius was last week sentenced in Melbourne's County Court to nine...
