Friday, 26 April 2024
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How can collisions be avoided?

How can collisions be avoided?

Bairnsdale residents living near the local primary school on the corner of McCulloch and Nicholson streets are fearful a fatality is only a matter of time. Last week a group of concerned residents spoke to the Bairnsdale Advertiser about the danger in the hope that motorists will slow down and approach the intersection with care. Jacqui Francese, who lives on McCulloch Street, said “there have...
Welcome to Hotel Dahlsen

Welcome to Hotel Dahlsen

East Gippsland Shire Council has approved construction of a Quest residential hotel in Bairnsdale, on the site of a former trade supplies yard owned by Dahlsens. The 30-room residential hotel, sited at 19 Dalmahoy Street, will provide a range of accommodation options, with six of the rooms designed to allow for comfortable living for people with limited mobility. The architect-designed hotel...
Hot Springs on hold

Hot Springs on hold

UPDATE: Metung Hot Springs will not officially open this weekend due to the recent wet weather. Directors made the decision to postpone the offical opening due to the high rainfall and poor weather conditions which have caused damage across the state. "As you would be aware, Victoria is experiencing a significant rainfall event, having a direct impact on our construction and commissioning...
Scott B Harris visits East Gippsland schools

Scott B Harris visits East Gippsland schools

Last month the Gippsland Engaged Mentoring (GEM) program hosted guest speaker Scott B Harris to present at four schools in East Gippsland on the topic of 'Resilience'. Harris spoke to more than 550 students from Orbost Secondary College, Nagle College, Lucknow Primary School and Lakes Entrance Primary School, as he told his story about the road to recovery after a traumatic motorbike accident...
Model T Ford Club comes to town

Model T Ford Club comes to town

This afternoon the model T Ford Club will roll into Bairnsdale. There will be a meet and greet at 26 Phillips Lane with pies and nibbles starting at 6pm as the group meets with other car club members to listen to music performed by locals. Saturday will see the group be given a map and a quiz sheet for the passenger, leading each vehicle to morning tea at the Johnsonville boat ramp then onto...
Swifts students take on Great Victorian Bike Ride

Swifts students take on Great Victorian Bike Ride

Fifteen students from Swifts Creek P-12 College will take part in this year's Great Victorian Bike Ride over nine days from late November to early December. The students, from years nine to 12 have been in training for the 500 kilometre events for the past few weeks. Under the mentorship of teacher, Zach Barker, the three girls and nine boys, are feeling confident about the ride ahead....

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