The stories Alec McDonald can tell, or could be told about him, or those he has played a key role in shaping, could fill these pages ten times over.He is a legend, his antics are stuff of legend, and his role in one of the town’s great eras legendary.Alec McDonald epitomises the country Aussie larrikin: footy, a few beers, life on the land, entrepreneurship, a great sense of humour, and a...

Three students from Mallacoota P-12 College travelled to Nepal in April to help with scholarships for female students to be trained as trekking guides.The girls were accompanied by a parent and a female friend, and documented their trip and developed a website that can help other students self-plan a trip – AirDucation.Sarah Tregellas, father Mark Tregellas, Tahlia Morris and Airly Embleton-Mew...

The critically endangered population of southern brush-tailed rock wallabies in Far East Gippsland’s Little River Gorge is growing, thanks to many years of dedicated work by staff from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Parks Victoria, Zoos Victoria, Adelaide Zoo, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and local environmental consultants, Wildlife Unlimited.DELWP natural...

Since Orbost’s new skate park was officially opened earlier this year the park has been well received and utilised, especially by primary school children on their scooters. But in order for the fun to continue safely, police are urging those on skateboards, scooters and bikes to wear a helmet.Local police would like to remind everyone having fun at the park that it is a legal requirement to wear...

Companies producing luxe, handcrafted and bespoke works with heritage dating back to the late 19th century, are few and far between.Rolls-Royce - the high-end British motor vehicle manufacturer - is one. Curtis Aus- tralia - the bespoke watch, jewellery and pen company in Bairnsdale - is another.The parallels are strikingly similar. With more than a century of experience, both companies push the...