Tracey Johnston never imagined that crawling through dark tunnels and drop-ping from dizzying heights would lead her to becoming Mallacoota Fire Brigade’s first female captain. However, after attending the recent South East Region Women’s Network Challenge Camp, Tracey had a new-found sense of con-fidence, which saw her being elected by her peers to lead the brigade for the next two years....

"ANZAC day is both a time of sadness and joy, a day of remembrance and celebration. We remember those who have served in their country and died for their country in a multitude of conflicts in which Australian servicemen and women have been apart of over the years. We celebrate the part of us that makes us truly Australian, the spirit of the ANZAC. That ANZAC legend was born 108 years ago today...

East Gippsland Water (EGW) has been fined $9246 for failing to comply with a regulatory notice from Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) relating to a breach near Orbost. EPA Gippsland regional manager, Jessica Bandiera, said the case began in November 2022, when EGW began discharging recycled wastewater to a waterway from its Newmerella Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Snowy...

Orbost Regional Health (ORH) has purchased the Merindah Centre building on Forest Road, and will use the space to provide aged care and disability services, as well as local training and skills development workshops. The Merindah Centre is a community-funded building that was previously operated by Noweyung, which provides support for people with disabilitiesin East Gippsland. Noweyung...

The Orbost area dug deep this year for the Good Friday Appeal, raising an incredible amount of funds to go towards helping sick kids. “We raised a total of $18,481.40 for the  entire Orbost, Marlo and  Newmerella area,” organiser, Judy Farley, said.  “It was incredible - that is the highest amount we  have ever raised, and  it was just such a  fantastic day and we...