Lobbying for farm rate relief remains a priority for East Gippsland Shire Council mayor, Cr Natalie O’ Connell.In the past week the mayor has again pleaded the case of the region’s drought-stricken farmers in meetings with the Minister for Agriculture, Jaclyn Symes, and the Office of Premier, Daniel Andrews.“Again, I requested a rate subsidy from the Victorian Government because our farmers need...

The East Gippsland Field Days was a raging success over Friday and Saturday with the $5 entry initiative reinforcing to organisers “it is a community event and we can’t lose sight of the fact it is for everybody”.Those were the words of field days chairman, Ron Alexander, who said despite the forecast of poor weather, patron numbers increased and exhibitors were pleased with the event’s vibe.“We...

Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, says the timber industry and visitor economy can coexist and it will be economic and environmental madness to force more timber job cuts on East Gippsland.Mr Chester is supporting Orbost and District Community Development Committee (ODCDC) in its efforts to protect jobs in traditional industries and support new initiatives.“We can have both. We can...

It is awards time again and Business & Tourism East Gippsland is pleased to announce the key dates for the 2019 Federation Business School East Gippsland Business Awards.The awards launch will be on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Kings Cove Golf Club in Metung.Janet Burton, executive officer of Business and Tourism East Gippsland (BTEG), said how pleased she was that this event would be held at...

Kalbar Resources, the proponent of the Fingerboards mineral sands mine at Glenaladale, says the company is looking forward to the finalisation of the Environment Effects Statement (EES) for the project, which will provide a thorough scientific assessment, based on factual evidence.“We respect the valid concerns in the community about the potential impact of the project, but there is some...