Third Doses required for some workers in key industries.

Under new orders coming into place on Wednesday 12 January, workers in many key sectors who are already required to be fully vaccinated with two doses must get their third dose before being permitted to work onsite. This will apply to healthcare, aged care, disability, emergency services, correctional facility, quarantine accommodation and food processing and… Continue reading Third Doses required for some workers in key industries.

Erica Expo This Saturday

Join in the fun, 11:30am to late. Save time and don’t miss out, pre-purchase your entry. * As this is a ticketed event arranged in conjunction with Baw Baw Shire Council; please remember all patrons need to be double vaxxed and show appropriate proof on entry * Please, if you have been advised to isolate,… Continue reading Erica Expo This Saturday

William Stephens Funeral Today will be Live Streamed

The Funeral Service will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral services Chapel, 6 Ollerton Ave, Moe today, Monday January 10, 2022, commencing at 1.30pm. Following the service, the funeral will leave for the Erica Cemetery. Click on the link below to watch the live stream. https://www.latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/client?nid=8d490569-9918-438b-b523-cd03d7490096

Reporting Positive ‘RAT’ test

From: Victorian Department of Health  Have you tested positive on a rapid antigen test? You are now required by law to report your positive result to the Department of Health. Report by visiting www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/report or calling 1800 675 398. For translations, call the hotline number and press 0. Reporting your positive Rapid Antigen Test result… Continue reading Reporting Positive ‘RAT’ test

LRH delays non-essential surgeries

(By Michelle Slater LVE) Latrobe Regional Hospital has delayed all non-essential surgery to help ease the burden on resources due to an increase in COVID patients. LRH chief operating officer Simone Redpath said the hospital would only be undertaking category 1 surgeries until the COVID surge had decreased. Ms Redpath said the hospital would then… Continue reading LRH delays non-essential surgeries

Free COVID tests for Concession Card holders

Australian Government Department of Health Are you a concession cardholder? You’re entitled for up to 10 free Rapid Antigen Tests for the next 3 months and no more than 5 in any one month To be eligible you must have one of the following concession cards: • Pension Concession Card • Commonwealth Seniors Health Care… Continue reading Free COVID tests for Concession Card holders

Walhalla Railway hoping to be back on track for Saturday

From: Walhalla Goldfields Railway More bad news – no trains Friday! The repair work is taking longer to source parts and make the adjustments on our locomotives than first thought. Our repair team is working hard and appreciates that everyone is disappointed we have been out of operations due to this mechanical failure. Repairs update… Continue reading Walhalla Railway hoping to be back on track for Saturday

If It’s Friday, life has changed, again

And masks are still required! From Victoria’s Premier, Dan Andrews: The We’re making some changes to help reduce the strain on our testing system, and slow the spread of new infections too. From 11.59PM tonight, you won’t have to stand in line to get a PCR test anymore, or wait for your results to receive… Continue reading If It’s Friday, life has changed, again

Positive COVID ‘RATS’ Must Be Registered.

From Friday 7 January 2022, Victorians must register their positive at-home RAT (Rapid Antigen Tests) results on a government portal. Under the testing change, those who test positive on a RAT will be considered “probable” cases and must isolate immediately for seven days and notify their contacts. Guidelines and procedures will be published when made… Continue reading Positive COVID ‘RATS’ Must Be Registered.

Density Limits and Masks Required in Vic

Health Minister Martin Foley has reported that about one in 50 Victorians currently had COVID-19. To help control spread of the virus, Indoor Density Limits of 1 person per 2 square meters will be reintroduced in Victoria from 11:59pm tonight, Thursday 6 January 2022. Wearing a mask is still required for everyone aged 8 and… Continue reading Density Limits and Masks Required in Vic

Vaccinations for 5 – 11 year olds now available

From Vic Premier Dan Andrews “With the start of the school year just around the corner, I wanted to share some good news for parents. From today, Victorian kids aged 5-11 can get booked in for a COVID-19 vaccine at state centres. Throughout this pandemic, our kids have given up so many of the things… Continue reading Vaccinations for 5 – 11 year olds now available

Op Shop Re-opens. The bargains are back!

The newly renovated, Historical Society’s Op-Shop and Bric a Brac in Rawson re-opens from 10:00am on Wednesday 26th January. Free Australia Day sausage sizzle from NOON. Great selection of books, DVDs, CDs and Bric a Brac, Clothes and Linen. All clothes from tables $5.00 per bag. BAGS provided. MOTE: Masks must be worn at all… Continue reading Op Shop Re-opens. The bargains are back!

Hay there, ‘Girlie Bales’ for sale

Smaller, shorter, lighter bales of hay for the (usually) smaller, shorter and lighter ‘girlies’ who have to feed their four legged get-away companions. Weather permitting, the baler will be popping out these $5 take-away treats in an Erica paddock on Monday. Head up the hill form Erica towards Rawson. For more details head to Linda… Continue reading Hay there, ‘Girlie Bales’ for sale

COVID Booster Shots In Rawson

COVID BOOSTER SHOTS IN RAWSON The Rawson Community Health Centre is planning to offer COVID Booster Shots in late January or early February. For many recipients the previously required waiting period after their second dose will be shortened or not required. You do not have to have had your previous vaccinations at Rawson. Advance bookings… Continue reading COVID Booster Shots In Rawson

Santa’s Erica and Rawson Run for 2021 – TODAY

What a wonderful group of local volunteers! Santa Run for 2021!! Hi everyone, Santa will doing the rounds on Friday the 17th of Dec. 4pm – Walhalla Turnoff – we invite everyone from Walhalla to meet Santa at 4pm 4:20pm we will be traveling through Pinnacle Drive and associated courts 5pm we will be at… Continue reading Santa’s Erica and Rawson Run for 2021 – TODAY

No Walhalla Goldfields Railway Trains This Weekend

In a 16 Dec facebook post the railway has advised: “No trains running this weekend due to track works underway. “Sorry to say we have had to cancel this weekends services due to repair works on the line. We are replacing several sleepers on one of our bridges and it is a large job. Not… Continue reading No Walhalla Goldfields Railway Trains This Weekend