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Mr Beaky’s cultural smarts

BOISDALE-based budgie Mr Beaky has an important message about culture, First Nations Australians, and his fellow native birds in his new picture book. Co-authored by...

Maffra Neighbourhood House showcases new home

Maffra Neighbourhood House held an open day last Saturday, showcasing its wonderful new home to the surrounding community. After years of scrupulously saving and with...

Music reflects Gippsland glory

GIPPSLAND folk artist Harry Hookey (aka harry hook is real), has partnered with Visit Victoria and Music Victoria to soundtrack the region through a...

2022 Gippsland Lakes Great Pelican Count

Results from the 2022 Gippsland Lakes Great Pelican Count are in. Almost 100 participants took part in this year’s annual BirdLife Australia Gippsland Lakes Great...

KCC’s ‘Cosi’ promises madcap

And cue Cosi … Next weekend, Saturday August 20, KCC Theatre will make its long-awaited performance debut at Stratford Courthouse Theatre, performing a production of...

Bird of the month August edition

Commonly seen in our waterways sitting on a crag or pier, with their wings stretched out to dry before taking to the skies, is...

Prompting calls for heart checks

Wurruk resident Adrian Dixon clinically died during a heart stress test in 2017, only to be revived by none other than the recently retired...

Laughter, love and family keeps Omah a young 103

SALOMA May Ruthberg (née Hamilton), who is affectionately known as Omah, turned 103 last month. Now living at Laurina Lodge, Heyfield, Omah was born on...

Golden Retriever wins The Shire of Wellington Classic Retrieving Trial for Gundogs

Locals and interstate visitors took part in The Shire of Wellington Classic Retrieving Trial for Gundogs in Sale last weekend. More than 60 dogs and...

Letters to the Editor, August 5

Check ambulance membership AS Victoria stands in a midst of a health crisis it is a timely reminder to ensure your Ambulance Victoria membership is...

Ella & Sienna to perform at Sale Country Music Festival

Ella & Sienna, 19 and 16 year old singer-songwriter sisters from the Adelaide Hills, have gained national prominence following their recent appearance on The...

Loch Sport Kebabs goes global

LOCH Sport has hit the world stage after Syrian-born businessman Elias Saliba’s kebab van was featured on a Syrian morning show broadcast internationally. “I got...

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Maffra Band Spring Concert at Maffra Memorial Hall

Spring into spring with Maffra Municipal Band’s gala concert on Sunday, August 31, from 2pm to 4.30pm at the Maffra Memorial Hall. Tickets are $10,...