Is your POOL registered?

It is now legally mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located to register their pool or spa. Registration of pools or spas was due in November 2020. Councils will now proceed to audit each property, as legally required by the State Government, using aerial photography, infrared imaging, building permit… Continue reading Is your POOL registered?

Baw Baw Tier 1 Exposure Sites 11 Oct

Baw Baw tier 1 exposure sites: Club Hotel, Warragul, Thursday 30 September, 9.45pm – 10.30pm Earth Market Cafe, Warragul, Friday 1 October, 10.30am – 11.45am Robin Hood Hotel, Drouin West, Tuesday 28 September, 4.00pm – 10.00pm, Thursday 30 September, 4.00pm – Friday 1 October, 1.00am, Friday 1 October, 4.00pm – Saturday 2 October, 1.00am, Saturday 2… Continue reading Baw Baw Tier 1 Exposure Sites 11 Oct

Wednesday Protest Warning

“Victoria Police are aware of planned protest activity in Traralgon on Wednesday 6 October. In Regional Victoria, if more than 10 persons gather in a public place for a common purpose, such as to protest, they would be in breach of the Chief Health Officer Directions. Enforcement action will be taken against anyone who is… Continue reading Wednesday Protest Warning

Latrobe Lockdown Lifted

The Latrobe Valley will come out of lockdown at midnight tonight, despite recording a further nine new cases today for a total of 67. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said the lockdown measures had worked to slow the spread of Coronavirus in the region. Data released yesterday shows the Latrobe City had the lowest vaccination rate of all… Continue reading Latrobe Lockdown Lifted

Gippsland Update 3 Oct 2021

THREE NEW TIER ONE EXPOSURE SITES The Gippsland Region Public Health Unit has advised of a new tier one exposure site in Warragul, at Pet Stock, across the following times: Wednesday 29 September, 7.00am – 4.30pm Thursday 30 September, 7.00am – 12.30pm The unit has also identified two new tier one exposure sites in the… Continue reading Gippsland Update 3 Oct 2021

Fatal Accident near Aberfeldy

Police are currently on scene investigating a fatal crash in Aberfeldy. Police have been told a vehicle was travelling along Walhalla Road near Spud Spur Track just before 11am. It is believed the driver, believed to be a Baw Baw resident, lost control and left the road before crashing down an embankment. The male driver… Continue reading Fatal Accident near Aberfeldy

COVID 3 New Cases in Baw Baw

Three new COVID positive cases have been recorded in Baw Baw Shire today. There are now 12 active cases across the shire. Two new cases are listed in in the 3821 postcode and one in 3823 postcode. (Health Department data) There are no new exposure sites listed in the shire as yet. However, Trafalgar IGA… Continue reading COVID 3 New Cases in Baw Baw

Need help when Isolating at Home?

The Australian Red Cross is providing a support package to those that don’t have any support system who can help them when isolating at home. The Relief packages contain basic essential food and personal care items to last a four-person household for two weeks. Delivery is free. To access a relief package while isolating, call… Continue reading Need help when Isolating at Home?

International Travel to return in Nov

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the international border will reopen next month for states that have reached 80 per cent vaccination rates, starting with New South Wales. Fully vaccinated Australians and permanent residents arriving in NSW will be able to home quarantine for a week, instead of paying thousands to quarantine at a hotel for… Continue reading International Travel to return in Nov

COVID IN LATROBE AND BAW BAW UPDATE1 OCT

FIVE NEW COVID-19 CASES ACROSS GIPPSLAND There were two new cases reported in the Latrobe Valley today, and one each in the Bass Coast, Baw Baw and South Gippsland shires. These take the total active COVID cases in Gippsland to 47. There is a significant number of new COIVD exposure sites in the Latrobe Valley:… Continue reading COVID IN LATROBE AND BAW BAW UPDATE1 OCT

Are you an Authorised Worker that must get a shot?

Check the list below! COVID Authorised Workers as at 1 Oct 21 About a million authorised workers across Victoria will need to have had at least one dose of a COVID vaccine by October 15 to keep working on site. The same group of workers will need to have had both vaccine doses by November 26. Separate… Continue reading Are you an Authorised Worker that must get a shot?

Testing opportunities available in Gippsland 1st Oct

Testing opportunities available in Gippsland on 1 October include; LATROBE CITY • Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium drive through, Ashby St, Traralgon 9.30am – 5pm today and 9am – 4pm Saturday and Sunday. No appointments required. • Latrobe Valley Respiratory Clinic, Morwell. Appointments required, for bookings go to https://bit.ly/3Fbd8eH. • LCHS – Senior Citizens Centre,… Continue reading Testing opportunities available in Gippsland 1st Oct

Local Scouts Catering For Toy Run

Erica and Rawson’s 1st Mountain Rivers Scot Group, with some great assistance from the Erica Caravan Park’s Bec and Trev, will be providing refreshments for participants in the 2021 Gippsland Motorcyclists Toy Run on 4 December. The group posted the following on facebook – Gippsland Motorcyclists Toy Run September 24 at 3:35 PM  ·  Erica Scouts are our Toy Run… Continue reading Local Scouts Catering For Toy Run

Walhalla to Traralgon Road C481 Closed

There is extensive flooding and many roads have already been effected, or will be closed overnight, Of most concern to Erica/Rawson residents are: Tyers to Traralgon Rd C481 over the causeway which is already closed, Tyers to Walhalla Rd which is closed at Fitzgibbons Rd – you can’t get to Tyers. As at 10:15 pm… Continue reading Walhalla to Traralgon Road C481 Closed

Pfizer doses will be 3 weeks apart from 4 October

Victorian Department of Health  The Victorian Government will reduce the interval between Pfizer doses to three weeks, commencing 4 October, following advice from Victoria’s public health team and greater certainty from the Commonwealth on projected vaccine supply. This means that anyone who has received their first dose of Pfizer will be able to bring forward… Continue reading Pfizer doses will be 3 weeks apart from 4 October

Illegal house parties cause record COVID cases

Victorian authorities say illegal gatherings and house parties over the AFL grand final day long weekend are behind the dramatic jump in COVID-19 infections in the state. The state has recorded 1,438 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 and five further deaths. One third of the new cases are linked to weekend gatherings, COVID commander… Continue reading Illegal house parties cause record COVID cases

Ramahyuck Medical Clinic in Morwell named as Tier 1 site

*NEW EXPOSURE SITE LATROBE CITY We have identified a new Tier 1 Exposure Site in Latrobe City; * Ramahyuck Medical Clinic, Morwell Wednesday 22 September, 3.30pm – 5.00pm Thursday 23 September, 9.30am – 11.00am People who have visited a Tier 1 exposure site during the time specified must immediately get tested and isolate for 14… Continue reading Ramahyuck Medical Clinic in Morwell named as Tier 1 site

Latrobe Hospital Thomson Birthing Unit Locked Down

Thomson Unit locked down after COVID-19 positive person presented to facility on Wednesday 30/09/2021 The Thomson Unit at Latrobe Regional Hospital has been locked down after a person with COVID-19 presented to the facility on Wednesday. LVE Staff writers A person who presented to the Thomson Women’s, Children and Birthing Unit at Latrobe Regional Hospital… Continue reading Latrobe Hospital Thomson Birthing Unit Locked Down

Back to school for regional students

Regional students to head back to school on Monday Dan Andrews has released a statement on his website.  “The Victorian Government is ensuring students in regional Victoria can return to face-to-face learning as soon as possible – with a plan outlined to return regional areas to school quickly and safely in Term Four, alongside extra measures… Continue reading Back to school for regional students

Spring Clean – Hard Rubbish Collections

Have you been getting stuck into your spring cleaning and need an extra hard waste collection? Good news, bookings for additional hard waste collections open on Monday 4 October. Bookings for an additional collection can be made from 4 – 22 October and will be picked up between 8 – 19 November, giving you plenty… Continue reading Spring Clean – Hard Rubbish Collections