Month: November 2020

Rawson Bric a Brac is reopening on 25th November 10am to 2pm. Lots of new items. Thanks to all for all your donations. Covid restrictions in place. Masks must be worn at all times in the building. Brand new Masks for Sale.

A Lucky escape for a motorcyclist on his way home this afternoon after he came off his bike between Walhalla and Coopers Creek on a blind bend near Thomson River. Despite a suspected broken ankle, he managed to drag himself off the road to avoid being struck by any on-coming traffic He was treated at… Continue reading Motorcyclist injured

Cr Leaney says “Very excited and honoured to have been elected Deputy Mayor of the Baw Baw Shire and look forward to supporting Cr Danny Goss who has been elected as Mayor. It’s going to be a great year!” Photo: L – Cr Leaney, R – Cr Goss.

AusNet Services will switch off power for infrastructure stress testing on Saturday 28th November 2020 from 8:30am until 4:00pm forcing the closure of businesses in the historic township of Walhalla. President of Walhalla & Mountain Rivers Tourism, Russell Wright, said “This forced closure will be another huge blow to the local tourism industry who have… Continue reading Walhalla Power Outage 28 Nov ‘huge blow’.

Located in Victoria, the township of Erica is the gateway to Gippsland’s Mountain Rivers District. About 35k North of Moe, on route to Mt Baw Baw and Mt St Gwinnear snowfields. Asking price $200k – $220k. The hotel has a 70 seat bistro, a public bar, seating for 40 guests outside, takeaway bottle shop, 7… Continue reading Erica Hotel Lease for sale

The formal declaration for the election of Baw Baw Shire Council has occurred. The newly elected Councilors are: Central Ward: Danny Goss, Jaz Tauru and Joe Gauci West Ward: Ben Lucas, Tricia Jones and Annemarie McCabe East Ward: Michael Leaney, Peter Kostos and Darren Wallace.

The Erica and District Fire Brigade responded to a single vehicle accident near Thomson Dam last evening (Tuesday 2 Nov). The two occupants of the vehicle were transported to Latrobe Regional Hospital for observation.

Following confirmation that at least seven children would be enrolled, the YMCA have announced that the Erica Kindergarten will operate in 2021. It had been announced in September  that the Kinder would close, but that decision was reviewed following representations from Cr Michael Leaney and local parents.

The Erica SES unit has been assisting Victoria Police with the search for a person believed missing in the Tyers  area.

On 22nd and 23rd November residents will be able to leave 'Green Waste' at the Erica Transfer Station without charge.

Because of COVID19 restrictions, construction of the project has been postponed until the contractors are able to bring workers to the site.