Bairnsdale has won the Gippsland League under 16 grand final, defeating Sale by 27 points in a mouth-watering match of football at Morwell Recreation Reserve on Saturday.On a day where Leongatha claimed its first back-to-back senior Gippsland League flags with victory over Maffra, the under 16 Redlegs were on fire early and withstood a third quarter charge from the Magpies before claiming the...

As part of their ongoing studies in the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) a group of Federation Training students recently held a garage sale that raised more than $400 for Youth Insearch.Youth Insearch is a program dedicated to supporting young people, assisting them to reach their full potential and achieve their personal and career goals.Teacher, Brad Downs, and program...

The extension of Giles Street, Bairnsdale, is well underway with works on schedule.Most recently, the bridge’s final beams were lowered into place.The project, which includes construction of a three-span steel and reinforced concrete bridge over McGees Gully, is a major construction project for East Gippsland Shire Council.The bridge and associated road extension will link the Giles Street and...

Three Bairnsdale teams will play in the Gippsland League grand finals in Morwell tomorrow.In the football, the under 18s clash with Traralgon, while the under 16s face Sale. On the netball court the Redlegs’ 15 and under team will go head-to-head with the Magpies.“Take the stairs not the lift.” That is the motto of the Bairnsdale’s under 16 footballers as they march into their match against...

George Neophytou (pictured) is standing as an Independent candidate for the seat of Gippsland East in the upcoming November State Election.A Paynesville lawyer, Mr Neophytou has a Bachelor of Laws degree with honours, Bachelor of Commerce degree (Economics and Marketing) and is a Fellow with the Australian Marketing Institute.He has been a board member of a number of organisations, including...