Those were the words of newly appointed Australian women's cricket captain Sophie Molineux, speaking at her first press conference following her historic promotion.The statement was a clear reminder that despite...
Approximately 100 people attended the Lindenow Lions Club breakfast at the Lindenow hall on Australia Day last Monday morning. Following the breakfast, which was prepared by Lions Club member Anton...
Parts of the Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre (BARC) will be temporarily closed over the coming weeks as the centre begins Stage 1 of a major roof upgrade.The works will...
A dispute has emerged between the State Government and the Opposition over Country Fire Authority funding, following the release of the CFA's 2024–25 Annual Report.The Government says the report shows...
Patties Food Group has confirmed its Community Grants Program will continue in 2026, providing financial support to local initiatives that make a positive impact across East Gippsland.Now entering its third...
As the state heads into another extreme weather season, Anglicare Victoria is urging households to consider their finances as part of their fire and flood preparations.Anglicare Victoria's financial counselling teams...
With bushfires already impacting the state, urgent action is required to address dangerous roadside vegetation in eastern Victoria.Member for Eastern Victoria and Shadow Minister for Public Land Management, Melina Bath,...
Farmers in East Gippsland are being urged to register for support with rural charity Rural Aid as bushfire threats rise across Victoria, bringing memories of the devastating 2019/20 fires back...
Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) is investing in local leadership with the launch of a new Community Scholarship, supporting emerging talent across East Gippsland.The scholarship, delivered through the Committee for Gippsland's...
The Meerlieu Fire Brigade has taken delivery of a new tanker, marking a significant upgrade for the team.Steve O'Shea from the District Mechanical Workshop (DMO) workshop delivered the 2012 2.4C...
A large crowd gathered at the Bairnsdale Rotunda on Monday morning to celebrate Australia Day, enjoying a classic car display, a community breakfast and an awards ceremony.The morning began with...
It is unlikely that water restrictions will be put in place in East Gippsland this summer.According to East Gippsland Water's latest Annual Water Outlook – which analyses rainfall and climate...
The 2026 East Gippsland Australia Day Awards have recognised the incredible spirit of local communities, honouring events and initiatives that bring people together, celebrate local culture, and make a real...
The Bairnsdale CBD needs to be cleaned up, made safe, and pedestrian-friendly for shoppers, so businesses can thrive as a Main Street shopping precinct.That's according to a chorus of business...
A 13-member East Gippsland taskforce has departed Bairnsdale Airport this afternoon to support firefighting efforts at the Walwa – River Road fires.Housed at Tallangatta Incident Control Centre's base camp, the...
