Two reported cases of COVID19 in East Gippsland have been confirmed as being ‘false positives’ after being retested. False positive results can occur when the patient has other underlying medical conditions, or the testing procedure did not provide a clear result. To prevent possible infection of case contacts, marginal results are always presumed to be…
The Erica Caravan Park on being announced as a finalist in the Gippsland Business Awards 2021. While camping may not be possible in Walhalla at the moment, the Erica Caravan Park is open and ready to welcome you.
After only nine months in the job, Baw Baw Shire’s Planning and Development Director James Reid has resigned. Mr Reid, who took up the position in December last year, is taking on “a dream role” with the Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust. Announcing his resignation, Council said Mr Reid was pursuing a “once-in-a-lifetime” role with the…
BOOK NOW! The free bus will pick up passengers from Erica and Rawson between 9:00am and 9:15am and proceed to Traralgon where users can explore and shop. The return trip will arrive back at about 3:00pm. Advance booking is required to determine the size of bus required. Everybody is welcome. Call the Rawson Community Health…
A positive case of COVID-19 has been identified in West Gippsland. This case is linked to the V/Line workforce. This is a low risk case and there are no exposure sites to announce at this time. Gippsland Region Public Health Unit is working closely with the Victorian Department of Health to provide support while investigations…
When somebody in our Erica/Rawson area needs help fast, minutes are important. Our trained First Responder Volunteers will be there to help save lives, but more volunteers are needed. The funding for the program is approved and the vehicle is ready to be used. Training is provided and you will be making a difference to…
The Northern Mobile Library has resumed its regular schedule from 7th August for Click & Collect only. Please see the timetable for details on the schedule. https://www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au/loc…/northern-mobile-library/
In the fine print of the premier’s announcement partially lifting regional restrictions was the clause: “Tour transport is to remain closed.” So the Walhalla Goldfields Railway won’t be opening up just yet…
The Gippsland Regional Public Health Unit (GRPHU) have confirmed there is no new positive COVID-19 case in Latrobe City. The GRPHU was notified that a local person could have potentially been exposed to the virus. This initiated the COVID-19 response protocol and following further testing this morning, the person has returned a negative result. The…
