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...

“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...

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...

CFA firefighters can look forward to sporting an upgraded set of their iconic ‘yellows’, following the $10.8 million contract award announcement that will deliver up to 29,000 sets of new generation wildfire Personal Protective Clothing (PPC). Local Australian manufacturer Stewart and Heaton Clothing will supply the modernised gear to all operational volunteer firefighters across Victoria....

Watchmaker and jeweller, Bill Pallot, has decided it's time to call it a day at his Bairnsdale business. Pallots Jewellers has been an institution on Main Street for 100 years. Founded by his grandfather, Herbert Pallot, in 1923, Bill Pallot started in the business almost half a century ago. He learnt the tricks of the trade from both his grandfather and father, John, initially starting work...