East Gippsland Shire Council will explore making a large portion of the region dog-friendly.A petition from Helen Jaques at the Tuesday, August 7, regular monthly council requesting a dog-friendly beach declaration in Mallacoota was the catalyst for the move.The petition contained 639 signatures and requested that ‘East Gippsland Shire Council have a dog-friendly (off-leash) beach – preferably...

Despite the gloomy weather forecast for Saturday, August 11, Maffra And District Car Club, held a very successful round five of the Boisdale Hillclimb Series at the Boisdale Hillclimb Track.More than 100 competitors lined up at the gravel race track to compete for the fastest time of the twilight and long track event.Racing commenced at 1pm with rain holding off allowing Matt Muir, Kerran...

Bairnsdale hair stylist, Lucy Dilkes, of Style ʻn File, has been announced as a finalist in the Behind the Chair one shot award for unconventional colour.The winner will be declared on August 26 in San Antonio, Texas, USA, and Lucy needs your help to get there.“I am hoping to fly over there to attend the award ceremony, but three weeks isnʼt a lot of time to try and get the money needed. I have...

Lucknow girls Tayah McNaughton and Bella Hodder returned from competing for Victoria at the 2018 School Sport Australia 15 years and under girls national football championships in Adelaide as champions.The Victorian team took out a thrilling grand final against a strong New South Wales to remain the undefeated national champions.The competition was tough and fast with only one loss to Western...