Four Days of Motorcycle Heaven coming up! And a chance for local groups to earn some funds. Australian 4-Day Enduro – A4DE Entries open at 6am on Friday 11th February on Ridernet for the 2022 Prestige Truck Centre A4DE at Erica from 4th to 8th May. Early bird entries close 2 weeks later on the… Continue reading Erica Enduro Entries open
News
Road Closure Warnings erected
New road status indicator signs have been installed at the Thomson Dam and roadside near Moe and Tyers. The information is being provided to inform motorists when the routes to Mt Baw Baw and Mansfield have been closed and are unsafe to use.
Fur Baby Need A VET?
A Gippsland Mobile Vet will be in the Erica/Rawson area on Thursday 17th February, Anyone needing any small animals seen for any concerns, or annual check ups or vaccinations, can book by calling 0437 636 263
Erica – never a ‘One-Horse’ town
A Harras of fine mounts exploring around Eric and Rawson while providing some therapy for their best friends. (Photo: Sasha Sallee x fb)
Walhalla Goldfields Railway needs volunteers
Walhalla Goldfields Railway needs volunteers VOLUNTEERING with WGR is an opportunity to learn skills, grow friendships and can add value and purpose to your life. Regular training days will be occurring this year to progress people through the different levels of accreditation from conductors, guards, diesel locomotive assistants and drivers. We also need people with… Continue reading Walhalla Goldfields Railway needs volunteers
Council Survey – you might get a call
Residents of Baw Baw Shire may receive a ‘phone call asking for their views on the performance of the council. The annual Community Satisfaction Survey is conducted by an independent market research agency for the State Government and is expected to continue until mid-next month or when 400 valid responses are received. Residents will be… Continue reading Council Survey – you might get a call
Construction of Erica to Rawson safe access track has begun
Originally due for completion late last year, construction was delayed by COVID issues and route changes. The project has been high on the ‘we need’ list for many years and will will provide a safe pathway between Erica and Rawson for younger members of our community wanting to visit friends up (or down) the hill.… Continue reading Construction of Erica to Rawson safe access track has begun
Historical Society AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Erica and District Historical Society Inc will be held in the Historical Society Rooms, 1a Pinnacle Drive, Rawson at 2:30pm on Wednesday 9th February. Secretary: Wendy Baillie, All welcome. COVID requirements apply.
Baw Baw opposes permit for Jacobs Creek dwelling
Council resolved to advise VCAT that, had it determined the Application, it’s decision would have been to refuse Planning Permit Application PLA0268/20 for the use and development of a dwelling and outbuilding (in retrospect) at 76 Old Coach Road, Jacob Creek.
Is there COVID in Erica and Rawson?
No, we don’t want to invade peoples privacy, so don’t share what you know, But consider this…. Victoria has a population of 6.6 million. Yesterday there were 66 648 known active cases. About 1 in every 100 Victorians has COVID. Our Mountain Rivers Region has a population of about 700. If our infection level is… Continue reading Is there COVID in Erica and Rawson?
Need Groceries delivered?
Woolworths will deliver to Erica and Rawson. The cost depends on your order value. Coles might. Aldi don’t. But buying from our local Erica and Rawson General Stores might still be cheaper than the delivery cost or your petrol. And help keep the locals in business.
Do Contaminating Campers Care?
Did these campers wonder if the downstream fish like the flavour of oil and grease in their water? Or the riverbank wildlife enjoy the smell and taste of burning plastic? And do the local communities really welcome the need to clean up after every holiday weekend? Of course not. Help DELWP spread the message –… Continue reading Do Contaminating Campers Care?
Soccer your ball game?
An invitation: “Tyers Soccer Club is having an open day for all new and existing players 8th Feb. TSC is a great little club, family friendly & community orientated, where all kids get to play. Come on down and see for yourself ”
Be warned – you may not be warned.
CFA (Country Fire Authority) CFA’s Bushfire Community Survey revealed more than half of all Victorians living in high bushfire risk areas believe they will get an official warning if there was a fire. The survey also revealed more than a third expected they would be told when to leave if threatened by bushfire. While there… Continue reading Be warned – you may not be warned.
Another ‘Rawson’ Aftershake
ANOTHER ‘RAWSON’ AFTERSHAKE Geoscience Australia recorded a magnitude 3.2 (ML) earthquake NE of Matlock at 3:15 this morning. Depth was 10km. Lon 145.34 Lat -37.53
Gippsland Ranks 17th in the top 100
GIPPSLAND has ranked 17 in The 100 Most Loved Destinations Around the World for 2021. The fresh data, released by the Tourism Sentiment Index, was compiled by studying more than 1.6 billion online conversations and content pieces around the globe. This is the first time the list has been created, and Destination Gippsland chief executive… Continue reading Gippsland Ranks 17th in the top 100
Skate Comps and Clinics at Rawson Skate Park
(Rawson, AKA Erica Heights in the Skate world?) Clinic: Rawson Skate Park, 5-6pm, Thursday 10 February. Comps: Rawson Skate Park, 1-5pm, Sunday 6 March. Baw Baw Shire Council 6h · Looking for some fun this weekend? Turn up Avril and grab your board, bike or scooter, we’ve got you sorted! GippSport‘s Latrobe Streetgames are running skate… Continue reading Skate Comps and Clinics at Rawson Skate Park
Bev Holmes, a Walhalla Gem
A Walhalla gem Warragul & Drouin Gazette 1 Feb 2022 More than half a century of volunteering by Beverley Holmes to help preserve Walhalla’s history was recognised when she was awarded an OAM. Beverley Holmes was back at Walhalla last weekend guiding visitors through the town’s historic post office. It was only a few days… Continue reading Bev Holmes, a Walhalla Gem
Man charged after Australia Day dispute at Coopers Creek
(By Alyssa Fritzlaff LVE) A man has been charged by Baw Baw Family Violence Investigation Unit after an alleged dispute at Coopers Creek campground on Australia Day. The 29-year-old Noble Park man allegedly armed himself with a machete during a dispute at the campground, located approximately 35km north of Moe. He allegedly made threats to… Continue reading Man charged after Australia Day dispute at Coopers Creek
Power Outage in Rawson and Walhalla
A planned outage to perform essential electricity supply maintenance in Rawson and Walhalla is planned for TUESDAY 1st Feb between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
Sunday Shakes – another Quake
Geoscience Australia recorded a magnitude 3.8ML earthquake about 40 km North of Rawson at 3:12am this morning. Lon 146.37, Lat -37.50, Depth 5km.
Monaro Magic is coming to Erica March 27
Monaro Muscle is a great reason to wander down and have a look. Or drive yours to Erica just because you can!
Pink Cricket is SPECIAL.
Rawson Cricket Club Saturday 26th February 2022, 10:30am. PINK STUMPS DAY, raising awareness for woman’s breast cancer on behalf of the McGrath Foundation. All raffle tickets & auction donations $$$ will help nurse and care for ALL our Daughters and Mothers affected by breast cancer. Rawson to host Jeeralang Boolarra for a 1 day cricket… Continue reading Pink Cricket is SPECIAL.
Snake Alert, Pinnacle Drive, Rawson
A snake, described as being Black and about 1 meter long, has been seen in Pinnacle Drive, near the Jericho Court intersection.
COVID cases in Gippsland as at Thu 27 Jan
As at Thursday 27 Jan, Postcode 3825 (Moe, Newborough, Erica, Rawson) has 138 cases, 3840 Morwell has 83 cases, and 3844 Traralgon has 156 cases of COVID. Other Gippsland Areas: 3815 has 14 cases, 3816 has 8 cases, 3818 has 78 cases, 3820 has 106 cases, 3821 has 12 cases, 3822 has 2 cases, 3823… Continue reading COVID cases in Gippsland as at Thu 27 Jan