East Gippsland News
Ben passes the baton
Ben Buckley, of Benambra, has been a name synonymous with local government for over four decades.
Mr Buckley, now aged 84, has decided to retire as a councillor from the East Gippsland Shire Council and not re-contest for a position on the new council.
Mr Buckley has been a councillor for 29 of the past 40 years and
Passing the 70-year marriage test
Today marks a special day for the Robertson family as their matriach and patriach celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.
Geoff and Marilyn (nee Heath) Robertson readily admit reaching the milestone has not been without its ups and downs.
“We are total opposites,” Mrs Robertson, 92, said thoughtfully.
“I’d agree with that,”
