VIC LOCKDOWN TO BE EXTENDED
Victoria’s Premier, Daniel Andrews, has announced that because of the high number of current cases the current lock-down will be extended. Details of changes to regulations will be advised when approved.
COVID REACHES TRARALGON
At this morning’s COVID press conference Jeroen Weimer confirmed that there is a positive case in Traralgon. and that case had traveled to a funeral in Melbourne. Exposure sites are expected in the Traralgon area and will be listed later in the day.
MP LAUNCHES PETITION FOR VALLEY HOSPICE
(LVE 27/08/2021) Member for Morwell Russell Northe has launched an online Parliamentary petition to build a dedicated hospice facility in the Valley. Mr Northe had written to the Health Minister Martin Foley to request the establishment a Hospice at the now vacant Hazelwood House in Churchill, or elsewhere in the Valley. Mr Northe is hoping…
ABOVE AVERAGE RAINFALL EXPECTED
The Bureau of Meteorology is advising that there is a 70% chance of rainfall in West Gippsland exceeding the median during the September to November period. Above average rainfall is also possible for most of Australia during that period, but with a lower chance in some areas of WA and Tasmania.
Brian Taylor explains Walhalla Explosion
BT speaks about explosion 27/08/2021 Popular Channel 7 commentator Brian Taylor has spoken about his experience following a minor gas explosion in Walhalla on Wednesday. (Courtesy LV Express) “WOW, bang.” That is how popular Channel 7 commentator Brian Taylor said he would have called the moment he was involved in a minor gas explosion at…
Erica’s MTB Park needs Leadership Team Members
(MTB – Mountain Trail Bike) Erica MTB Park August 23 at 5:22 PM · Do you want to be involved with Erica MTB Park? Now is your chance to join the Erica Bike Park Leadership Team. As part of Gippsland MTB Inc, every park running under the club has a dedicated team that looks after each park. In this role…
Hot Spot in Erica
The old Bakery is being restored. Up until now, one of Erica’s many secret places patiently waiting for recognition. 0:00 / 0:10 Brooke CampbellGippsland History August 24 at 12:45 PM · Our little gem in Erica, Victoria. My family purchased the ski hire in Erica 30 years ago. Once we built the new ski hire next door, we finally started the journey…
CH 7’s BRIAN TAYLOR INJURED AT WALHALLA
Channel 7 AFL commentator Brian Taylor is in hospital with minor burns to his face and nose after a gas explosion at his regional Victorian property. The 59-year-old, a registered plumber, was completing maintenance work on a hot water system when the incident occurred. He was airlifted to a Melbourne hospital for treatment and is…
LOCAL HEROES!
SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT 2 / of2 Fire brigade captain continues volunteering after throat cancer steals his voice ABC Gippsland / By Anne Simmons Posted 12h ago12 hours ago, updated 7h ago7 hours ago Flo’s partner Julie says a big challenge has been ‘going from someone to talk to at home then not’.( ABC Gippsland: Anne Simmons ) Share Laurence Swan, known as Flo, is…
FOOTY FINALS FOR PERTH?
Perth’s Optus Stadium has been confirmed as the venue for the 2021 AFL grand final if the MCG is unavailable because of coronavirus outbreaks and lockdowns. AFL boss Gillon McLachlan said Optus Stadium would be an “amazing venue” in the event the MCG was unavailable and that its bigger capacity put it at advantage over…