A key freight route in Bairnsdale is now safer and more reliable thanks to the State Government’s $100 million Fixing Country Roads Program.The intersection of Bosworth Road and Forge Creek Road received a $232,600 upgrade that saw 1800 square metres of road rebuilt on this critical rural freight link. This B-double approved route carries over 2900 vehicles each day and services the region’s...

VicForests timber harvesting in a section of Far East Gippsland forest proposed for the Sea to Summit 120-kilometre hiking trail between Errinundra and Cape Conran National Park has begun, however some East Gippslanders may not be aware of the project, which Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull, says will halt timber operations that will greatly effect the local timber industry.The Sea to Summit trail...

Having retired from “one of the best jobs she’s ever had” last month, members of the Bairnsdale Prostate Support Group said farewell to Judy Mays, East Gippsland prostate cancer nurse specialist, with an afternoon tea at the Nicholson Hotel last Tuesday.Judy came to the end of her three-year contract in the first week of January, finishing up her role as specialist nurse, though she will...

The team at New Age Caravans Gippsland received some exciting news last week the local business has won the national dealership of the year award.It is the first year that New Age Caravans Australia has given the award and the local team are rapt to be the first recipient. The award is based upon customer service satisfaction, sales and after sales service.New Age Caravans Gippsland owner, John...

A record crowd of people turned out to support the Buchan and Gelantipy Racing Club’s 132nd annual Canni Creek picnic race meet on Saturday.The club put on a terrific family day that was full of fun, entertainment and activities with a jumping castle, show bags, face painting, children’s races, Mr Whippy ice creams, coffee and wood fired pizzas.“It was a brilliant day,” secretary of the Buchan...