Eileen’s Wish continues on
OVER the past 10 years, a small group of Heyfield residents has distributed Christmas presents and food hampers to children and families in need.
It...
Christmas cheer from the Port of Sale
Children threw fabric bean bags into cut-out holes on angled boards and kicked footys under the shade of towering trees, while others lined excitedly...
History of Maffra Mardi Gras
THE Rotary Club of Maffra Mardi Gras is one of the longest running events in the Wellington Shire. It started in 1957 when a...
Beau Vernon a guest speaker for IPDWD
GIPPSLAND Disability Advocacy and Overcoming Obstacles collaborated to organise a dinner and dance at the Vines Winery in Maffra to celebrate International Day of...
Reflecting on the year that was, 2022
Liam Durkin
WHAT if we were to tell you most of the pages written in your local newspaper this year were by a team all...
Maffra and District Bendigo Bank sponsor Mardi Gras
The Maffra and District Bendigo Bank will offer cash prizes for the three best overall floats in the Rotary Club of Maffra Mardi Gras...
Tips for reducing kids’ screen time this holidays
As the end of year approaches, and with weeks of school holidays on the horizon, how to manage kids' screen time is front-of-mind for...
Schedules out for local film societies
MOVIE buffs are well-catered for in our area by local community groups, with two film societies that locals can join.
Films at the Bundy was...
Inside Gippsland’s neighbourhood houses
GIPPSLAND’S Neighbourhood Houses (NH) are continuing to provide for the community the best they can, following bipartisan support for ongoing funding in the lead-up...
The brightest and best
It was three sleeps until Christmas and Ken Baade, I mean Santa, sat jollily on his mighty sleigh; the bearded, white-haired man handed candy...
Jacobs is DUX
Maffra Secondary College is proud to announce their 2022 Dux, Jackson Jacobs.
Jackson is extremely happy with his ATAR result of 85.1, and is looking...
International travel back on the agenda for Grammar
GIPPSLAND Grammar students are dusting off their passports, with cultural exchange programs and international tours back on the agenda after a pandemic-induced two-year hiatus.
Twelve...
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Aqua Energy design makes waves
WELLINGTON Shire Council's Aqua Energy Leisure Centre isn't just making waves in recreation and accessibility; the redevelopment is setting a new standard in environmentally...
