Two cases of COVID in East Gippsland reported over the weekend as 'low positives' have this morning been reclassified as negatives.

Thirty years ago in August 1991 the Orbost Rotary Club instigated the formation of a Probus Club in Orbost following the successful formation of these clubs elsewhere in Australia.  First begun in England in 1977 a Rotary member saw the need for a club for older or retired men in his city and a club called Cosmos was born.  A Rotary member from another city saw this need and it was...

About five per cent of all marriages worldwide make it to 60 years so for Orbost’s Christopher (Chris) and Joy Hodge, it certainly is a monumental occasion.  The couple will tomorrow celebrate 60 years of wedded bliss, however there will be no large celebration with their loved ones due to the ongoing global pandemic. Instead, it will be a somber affair with just one another due to the...

As the COVID vaccination rollout expands to the 16-39 age bracket, residents in the Orbost area have faced challenges making bookings to get their jab. But despite some troubles, locals are still stepping forward to receive their first and second dose, with Orbost Regional Health (ORH) chief executive officer, Vicki Farthing, reporting no lack of hesitancy. “ORH receives our Pfizer vaccinations...

Regional Victorians were plunged back into yet another round of COVID lockdown on Saturday, August 21. The Premier hastily made decisions in order to contain the current Delta outbreak that is wreaking havoc on much of eastern Australia and has since developed in regional city, Shepparton, costing the remainder of the state to feel the full effects of lockdown.  While Orbost Club Hotel...