Friday, 26 April 2024
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Future forest management and coastal park access

Future forest management and coastal park access

Future of Orbost and District Project manager, Tim Cotter, this week gives an overview of the third innovation proposal covering local forest management and coastal park access. Basic proposition: “Native forests are an important environmental asset that will require careful management following the end of native timber logging,” Mr Cotter said. “Promoting biodiversity, particularly supporting...
Cafés close over rules

Cafés close over rules

Salt Organics in Orbost will close its doors to customers for good rather than comply with a Victorian Government directive to get vaccinated.Owner of Salt Organics, Ondy Meek, told the Snowy River Mail the mandated vaccinations had sealed the deal for her.“We’re opposed to it. It’s just the whole mandatory thing of having to get vaccinated,” Ms Meek said. “I’m disappointed most definitely...
Innovation proposal and agricultural opportunities

Innovation proposal and agricultural opportunities

In this week’s update, Tim Cotter, Future of Orbost and District project manager, is providing an overview of the second of five innovation proposals for the region focusing on the district’s agriculture sector.  The article will also test readers with a summary of the district’s agricultural areas being made up of 16 distinct zones: Jarrahmond, Lochend, Marlo Road, Bete Belong, Bete Belong...
COVID fragments found in wastewater

COVID fragments found in wastewater

COVID-19 fragments have been found in wastewater in Bairnsdale on Monday, October 4. While there has not been a confirmed positive case in East Gippsland, residents are urged to be vigilant and get tested if they have any symptoms.
Recovery works showing positive signs

Recovery works showing positive signs

There is some good news in terms of bushfire recovery with some restoration work underway across the region. Work has commenced on the restoration works on the boardwalks at McKenzie River, but recently stopped due to the shutdown of construction industry.  “Hopefully they will be able to recommence in a couple of weeks and it will be open by Christmas,” Orbost Chamber of Commerce...
Cabin rebuild

Cabin rebuild

Bushfire recovery has been a slow burn, but finally some action will begin on the Cape Conran rebuild. Closing in on two years since the Black Summer Bushfires ripped through parts of East Gippsland, Cape Conran Coastal Park is now progressing with the engagement of a Gippsland-based construction company to rebuild accommodation in the park. It had previously been announced that $3.5 million...

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