Local News

No easy breeze in Wy Yung premiership

Local News 19 August 2019

In blustery conditions at City Oval yesterday, Wy Yung prevailed in a nail-biting East Gippsland football under 14 grand final against Lucknow.The Tigers’ lead reached 39 before the Magpies finished with a late goal blitz, however it wasn’t enough to reel in the Tigers, who held on for a seven-point win.After dominating early possession, the Tigers got the first goal through Nate Somerville.Noah...

Firefighters take on stair climb

Local News 17 August 2019

Five firefighters from Mount Taylor will join 600 firefighters from all over the world to battle it out at the sixth annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb on Saturday, September 7.Mount Taylor Captain, Geoff Crane, Lieutenants, Grant Stewart, Lachie Nichols and John Pruscino, and firefighter, Dylan Grayham, will be climbing with members from other local fire brigades including Bairnsdale,...

Streamlining police phone services

Local News 16 August 2019

Victoria Police has changed the way you can contact them in order to streamline their response.The new changes apply to people wanting to report a crime to police in East Gippsland, too. For those wanting police assistance urgently, the number remains unchanged. Call 000 for immediate help. However, if you are calling police to report a theft, property damage or lost property or other general...

Beef industry optimism

Local News 16 August 2019

Positive news from red meat industry experts had Gippsland beef producers optimistic and a little more confident about the future at Tuesday’ s East Gippsland Beef Conference in Bairnsdale.“If you’re sitting there with females you’re in a sweet spot,” presenter Robert Herrmann told the 200-plus audience.“Keep every female whether it’ s sheep or cattle, if you can’t and have to sell, you’ll be...

Culture in catchment

Local News 15 August 2019

Staff from the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA) were joined by members of the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) and Aboriginal Victoria recently to learn more about cultural heritage within the Lower Mitchell catchment.Cultural heritage is of utmost importance to the Gunaikurnai people and GLaWAC assists to protect, promote and preserve the cultural...

Venison variety

Local News 14 August 2019

Dargo Landcare Group is hosting a venison workshop on Saturday, August 24, at the Dargo Hotel, with a full day of activities and demonstrations.The day starts at 8am with registrations before presentations, which start at 9am, kick off from local farmer, butcher and deer hunter, Damien Ellis, on how to field dress a deer, make sausages and much more Bill Barry will lead a taxidermy demonstration...

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