A curved wooden seat, set among a mass of lavender, is just one of the surprises in a Bairnsdale therapeutic garden.The garden is the brainchild of the ladies of Glasshouse Gatherings and the seat a product of collaboration between its designer, Michele Shugg, and members of Bairnsdale Sunrise Rotary.The setting is the Prevention and Recovery Care Service (PARCS) on Maroney Street, a 10-bed...

The Twin Rivers Girl’s Night In at Johnsonville Hall last Friday was attended by 80 local ladies.Served an extensive supper donated by local cafés, restaurants, wineries and supporters of the event, the homemade cakes were well received as well.The fashion parade was supported by three local clothing businesses. Five ladies modelled outfits ranging from casual beach wear through to glamorous...

Unity – despite not being a prominent word – was the clear message for East Gippsland Shire’s new mayor, Cr John White.Cr White on Tuesday was sworn in as the region’s local government leader, winning the role ahead of Cr Colin Toohey on a 5-4 vote, the mayor gaining the support of Crs Ben Buckley, Dick Ellis, Marianne Pelz and Jackson Roberts.Cr Buckley will serve as Cr White’s deputy after...

Bruthen Lions Club’s project to create and install picnic tables at the Bruthen Skate Park ($3437.50) is among 19 local community groups and events to share in $59,622.36 in funding to deliver community projects and events, announced by East Gippsland Shire Council this month.Successful round one 2019/20 community project grants program recipients are: Paynesville Business and Tourism...

In less than a week, 500 to 600 shooting competitors will arrive in East Gippsland eager to break targets.Bairnsdale Field and Game has started to set up for the Australian Simulated Field clay target event which will see competitors shoot 250 clay targets over three days from this Friday to Sunday.This is the second year running that the club will host the event a rare honour bestowed as a...