Bairnsdale resident, Leigh Venables, has been honoured with a Medal of Order of Australia for his services to the community in the King's Birthday Honours. Since arriving in Bairnsdale in 1984 with his wife, Brenda, and young children, Mr Venables has immersed himself in serving the community. A member of the Mitchell River Rotary Club for more than 25 years, Mr Venables has held the positions...
Bairnsdale City Oval turned blue and white for a cause on Saturday, as the Bairnsdale Football Netball Club - Fight MND fundraiser exceeded all expectations, raising more than $100,000 for the fight against the beast. The club held the day as part of their Gippsland League’s round nine fixture against Warragul, hoping to raise $40,000 for the FightMND cause, with all money raised going to fund...