The Bairnsdale Show returned to its former glory last weekend with show committee president, Tarsha Dixon, saying "it was a very successful day". "A beautiful sunny day on Saturday saw the Bairnsdale Show teeming with people," she said. "It was so good to see the community come out and support the show, it has made the past 12 months of preparation from a small committee worth it. "Half our...

The Omeo and District Agricultural and Pastoral Show is back on this weekend after a two year absence. Pandemic restrictions meant the show was unable to be staged in 2020 and 2021. Much like the adage, 'absence makes the heart grow fonder,' the organising committee concedes excitement is building around this year's event as locals eagerly await the show's return."There's definitely a little bit...

Long time Swifts Creek resident, Steven Richardson, will challenge Gippsland East sitting member, Tim Bull, at the State election later this month. Mr Richardson, who was educated in Swifts Creek, is contesting the seat for the Labor Party. He was endorsed by the party's national executive this week. It's understood there were no other nominations. A former electrician, who retired four years...

Regional health services across East Gippsland will be upgraded, expanded and modernised.Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas, and Member for Eastern Victoria, Tom McIntosh, on Monday announced that a slew of projects will share in more than $70 million across rural and regional Victoria, through the State Government’s Regional Health Infrastructure Fund (RHIF). As part of the major boost to...

A resounding cheer echoed around the Sarsfield Recreation Reserve last Friday night when news was received the heavily bushfire impacted community had finally received funding for a new hall and development of the reserve. Despite having almost 75 per cent of properties directly flame-impacted, including the loss of close to 30 per cent of Sarsfield’s homes, the community missed out on...