Ducking the issue?
Dame Duck explaining to a group of ‘decision makers’ the realities of life in Walhalla. (Photo ex Walhalla)
Skating forward
Rawson’s new recreation area is now very dominant in the town centre. Earthworks and early concreting have given us part-time external supervisors some idea of what is being developed for locals and visitors. When finished in late June the $484 000 project will provide a multi-play activity area with recreational vehicle parking. Regional Development Victoria…
Mine Fire excavator operator wins compensation
A Moondarra man who developed a crippling lung disease after operating an excavator being used to fight the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire has been awarded compensation after the Supreme Court found that his employer did not provide adequate respiratory protection during that period. A non-smoker, he had above average lung capacity before participating in the…
Erica to Rawson footpath
The $836 671 contract for construction of the long awaited asphalt path between Erica and Rawson has been awarded to Ace Earthmoving P/L The trail was identified as a priority in Baw Baw Shire’s Paths and Trails Strategy Completion is expected by December 2021. Cr Michael Leaney commented that local residents and visitors had wanted…
Erica Kinder Open Day Tues 11 May
Kindergarten open days are happening next week! It’s time to start getting your sweethearts enrolled for 2022. Baw Baw Shire Council has great kinders, including some in small and remote areas like Erica. It’s open for you to check out on Tuesday 11 May from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. Enquiries to 5624 2540 or kinder@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
Miss the ‘flu shot’? Need COVID jabs?
More than 60 local residents received the 2021 Influenza vaccination at the Rawson Community Health Centre’s ‘drive though’ session on 28 April. The Erica SES had opened their garage doors to make that very convenient ‘sit in your car’ arrangement possible. No further sessions are planned for Rawson, so if you missed out, talk to…
COVID jabs for over 50’s in Traralgon
COVID jabs are now available to everybody in the 50+ age group. As at Monday 3 May the nearest public facility to Erica and Rawson is at the Traralgon Racecourse, 66-110 McNairn Road, Traralgon East VIC 3844. Open 9am to 4pm, Mo to Fri. Bookings only, no walk-ins accepted. Book by calling the Victoria Coronavirus…
Erica Enduro Sat 1 May
The Dandenong Motorcycle Club (DMCC) & Wonthaggi MX track are hosting the 2021 Baw Baw Erica Enduro on Saturday 1st May throughout the forests of Erica and Rawson. The Enduro is a one-day Trail Bike event utilising forest tracks and roads as transport sections and surrounding private properties for timed tests. You must get in…
Walhalla Autumn colour worth a visit
As April enters its last week there’s still plenty of colour around and more to come. The poplars and Canadian maples are pretty much finished but the Japanese Maples, Liquid Ambers and Pears are well on the way. It’s been a very spread out colour display in Walhalla this year…we think due to the wet…