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...

Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative (GEGAC) has welcomed a new chief executive officer in Jamie Williamson.Mr Williamson has extensive experience in aboriginal affairs and was previously the Koori Liaison Officer based in Bairnsdale some years ago before leaving Gippsland to further his knowledge.Born on the South Coast of New South Wales at Milton Ulladula, Mr Williamson’s...

Ray Moreland isn’t necessarily your typical country cop.He readily admits, when he’s out of uniform, his heavily tattooed arms and solid appearance is just as likely to make little old ladies cross to the other side of the street.However, his smile and easy-going manner would allay any fears (if they haven’t already fled!).Since 2002, Leading Senior Constable Moreland has been stationed at...

Despite being only 15 years old, Chloe Higgins can already fly a plane.The year 10 student at Nagle College earned her pilot licence earlier this year after a lot of preparation, including numerous hours studying textbooks and flying a P92 Echo Super.Following a three-hour flight test, Chloe was granted her licence, enabling her to fly a plane by herself, remarkably before she is legally allowed...

Bairnsdale will be a hive of adventure activity come the end of March.The best of Australia’s adventure athletes will be converging on the town for the Adventurethon East Gippsland threestage race on March 30 and 31.Competitors from across Victoria and interstate will compete in the two-day unique, multi-discipline off-road event.Athletes aged from eight to 80 will enter across three amazing...