A few weeks ago, the Orbost Poker Run committee held its annual cheque presentation at Ronald McDonald House Monash donating a massive $24,440. The Orbost Poker Run was founded in 2010 and is run by a very motivated and highly dedicated committee, all motorcycle enthusiasts. It has officially been noted that this is the chapter’s longest running and highest community fundraising event raising...

The Future of Orbost and District Project continues its progress with the team of expert academic facilitators visiting the region last week to engage with local businesses, government officials, education and community representatives. Professor Bruce Wilson, from RMIT University, was joined by colleague, Chloe Ward, and the University of Melbourne’s Marian Schoen and Catherine Pickett. ...

Landcare in East Gippsland has received a$150,000 grant from Landcare Australia with funding from News Corp Australia for supporting environmental bushfire recovery. The grant aims to contribute to habitat protection, enhancement, and augmentation on private property in fire-affected areas of East Gippsland, including the far east.  Landcare will be working with rural communities and...

Orbost and District Chamber of Commerce project leader for the Future of Orbost project, Tim Cotter, has been busy engaging with members of the community, industry, education and government sectors over the past few weeks. Mr Cotter has spent time in Bemm River, Cabbage Tree, Marlo, Orbost and Newmerella conducting interviews with more than 30 individuals and organisations as part of the first...

Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, has secured $1.3 million for a much-needed upgrade of Forest Park. Mr Chester said the Forest Park upgrade would revitalise and modernise Orbost’s recreation area, visitor rest-stop and gateway to the East Gippsland Rail Trail. “Improving the adjoining park network along the banks of the Snowy River will deliver social and economic benefits to...