The hard-working volunteers of East Gippsland's Community Recovery Committees (CRCs) were recognised at a get-to-gether in Orbost on Friday, November 10, celebrating the vital role they and their predecessors have played and continue to play in the region's recovery following the Black Summer Bushfires. East Gippsland Shire Council mayor, Cr Tom Crook, spoke at the ceremony at Orbost Golf Club...

The State Government has backflipped on its directive to the Victorian building industry to cease designing and constructing homes with native hardwood timber. The backflip labelled ‘updated guidance following industry consultation’, comes after sustained pressure from The Nationals. In an attempt to cover its tracks, Labor’s November update told the Housing Industry Association (HIA) members...

Orbost Airport has secured the National Small Regional (non-RPT) Aerodrome of the Year title for the second time in recent years at the Australian Airports Association (AAA) National Industry Awards 2023 in Melbourne. This remarkable feat marks three consecutive years that East Gippsland Shire Council-managed aerodromes have proudly claimed a prestigious national industry award. Mayor Cr Tom...

The Remembrance Day service held at the Orbost Cenotaph on Saturday was well attended, especially given the 30+ degree heat that was experienced.  Hats were worn and shade was sought before a brief but moving service was conducted by the Orbost RSL Sub-branch president, Sandra Porteous. Rex Solomon opened the service with a Welcome to Country before Sandra led the major proceedings apart...

East Gippsland Shire Council is excited about the launch of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme, which started last Wednesday, November 1. In Gippsland, the scheme is being coordinated by Return-It. In the initial rollout, there will be six sites in East Gippsland: Orbost, Mallacoota, Lakes Entrance, Omeo and Bairnsdale. Orbost and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ODCCI) president,...