Changes to Traralgon Test Sites

Latrobe City and Baw Baw Shire continue to have the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates out of the six Gippsland local government areas, according to the latest federal government health data. Local government COVID-19 vaccination rates up to September 12 revealed only 39.5 per cent of Latrobe City residents aged 15 years or over have received…
During the flood and after temporary repairs to Stringers Creek opposite Walhalla’s Star Hotel. (Photos: Michael Leaney)
Last Friday, ten Erica/Rawson district residents caught the free bus arranged by Baw Baw Shire and enjoyed a stress-free excursion to Sale. A quick retail therapy stop at the Gippsland Centre was followed by a relaxed lakeside lunch. Viewing of the Archibald Portrait Prize Finalists at the only Victorian Venue was next – entry was…
Two local committees were among the successful applicants for Baw Baw Shires 20/21 Community Development Grants. Only 35 of the 52 applications submitted were successful. The Erica Community Facilities Committee of Management received $3641 for Garden and Personal Safety equipment. Based in Rawson, the Erica and District Historical Society was awarded $2739 for Archival Storage…
Tools valued at about $3000, including a chainsaw and generator, were stolen when the Walhalla Goldfields Railway workshop at Thomson Station was broken in to. The effected volunteers have asked that any offers to sell used tools be reported to Police.