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Megastores take shape

Megastores take shape

Excitement is building in Bairnsdale as Kmart and Dan Murphy’s complete the finishing touches on their respective megastores that are primed to open next month. The new Kmart building is now well advanced toward completion and was last week being fitted out with lighting. A Kmart spokesperson confirmed the new store will now open on June 22, no doubt to much fanfare from the local community who...
Police vehicle rammed

Police vehicle rammed

East Gippsland Criminal Investigation Unit detectives have charged three males after an allegedly stolen vehicle rammed a police vehicle in East Bairnsdale on Monday. The incident happened in Royal Court at about 5.30am.IMAGE: A police car was rammed by a stolen car in East Bairnsdale on Monday. (PS) To read the full story, grab your copy of the Bairnsdale Advertiser...
Bairnsdale mall meeting

Bairnsdale mall meeting

A roundtable discussion involving the East Gippsland Shire Council and Bairnsdale Chamber of Commerce and Industry regarding the Nicholson Street mall in Bairnsdale has been moved from the library to The Hub tonight (Monday). Concern for the future of Nicholson Street prompted the meeting, which will include representatives of both council and the Bairnsdale Chamber of Commerce, follows a...
Loving the High Country

Loving the High Country

Senior Constable Kirsten Claringbold has policing in her blood. The latest addition to the Omeo Police Station grew up with parents who were both police officers. While her father, Anthony Claringbold, has since left the police force, he was active in the Latrobe Valley and Sale for 17 years. Snr Constable Claringbold’s mother, Ellane Clarke, is still in the force and based in Sale. “It was...
Standing for each other

Standing for each other

“ANZAC Day is an opportunity to reflect on how lucky we are, the sacrifices that have been made for us to live in a free and fair nation and to enjoy the company of our friends and family.” Those were the words of Bairnsdale RSL Sub-branch president, Allan Pappin, CVO AM. Generous crowds in excess of 1000 people turned out to both the dawn and late morning services, with clear skies and warm...
All quiet in the mall

All quiet in the mall

Concern over the future of Nich-olson Street in Bairnsdale has resulted in East Gippsland Shire Council voting to reinstate at least six car parking spaces that were removed during the street upgrade. However, Cr Trevor Stow said he would be disappointed if "we can't get 10 parking spaces back there". The nine member council con-sidered a report prepared by shire officers at last week's meeting...

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