Month: April 2021

Baw Baw Shire Council has moved to accept the revised tender submitted by Ace Earthmoving Pty Ltd (ABN 43 105 360 692) for Tender 2020029: Erica to Rawson Trail for the total sum of $836,671.70 (excluding GST); and Reallocate $51,810 of projected savings from the McCarthy Court Upgrade Project that is also funded under the… Continue reading Erica to Rawson pathway approved

Boola – Warhead – W31 Trk planned burn at 8.2km SE of Rawson will be ignited within 10 days if conditions are suitable. More info: https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au

The Dandenong Motorcycle Club (DMCC) & Wonthaggi MX track are hosting the 2021 Baw Baw Erica Enduro on Saturday 1st May throughout the forests of Erica and Rawson. The Enduro is a one-day Trail Bike event utilising forest tracks and roads as transport sections and surrounding private properties for timed tests. You must get in… Continue reading Erica Enduro Sat 1 May

As April enters its last week there’s still plenty of colour around and more to come. The poplars and Canadian maples are pretty much finished but the Japanese Maples, Liquid Ambers and Pears are well on the way. It’s been a very spread out colour display in Walhalla this year…we think due to the wet… Continue reading Walhalla Autumn colour worth a visit

Operation Aurora ran 20 and 21 April and saw Transit Safety Division officers, local uniform and plain clothes police teaming up with Authorised Officers to patrol V/Line trains and train stations from Southern Cross Station along the Gippsland rail corridor. Overall, officers conducted approximately 300 people checks and issued a number of penalty notices against… Continue reading Transit Police tackle anti-social behaviour on Gippsland Trains

The 2021 Toy Run is coming to Erica this year. I am delighted to announce that the destination for this year’s Toy Run will be the town of Erica. Local business owners and residents are thrilled to be our hosts this year and are keen to welcome us to their very special township. At Erica,… Continue reading 2021 Motorcycle toy run coming to Erica

Baw Baw Council has advised that the proposed pathway between Jordan Court and St Phillack Cres in Rawson has been included in works scheduled for the next financial year.

ERICA: The Trafalgar/Thorpdale RSL will be conducting an Anzac Day Service outside the Erica Hall from 9.30am 1914 Cafe will serve morning tea after the service. Gold coin donation for morning tea. WALHALLA: Dawn Service at 6:00am at the War Memorial, Central Gardens, adjacent to Grey Horse Cafe. ABERFELDY: 11:00am at the Aberfeldy Cemetery, Donnelly’s Rd… Continue reading ANZAC Day 2021

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advise that lighting of the ERICA – RINTOUL CREEK planned burn, located at 10km SE of Erica, is now complete – the burn is now being patrolled by fire agency crews as it continues to spreads inside the control lines. You can expect to see… Continue reading ERICA – RINTOUL CREEK planned burn now lit

Update ffmv delwp burn spreading west & has jumped boundaries cfa responding ****** 9:45 pm  ALERT ERIC2 G&SC1 BUSH FIRE SLOW SPREAD CNR TYERS-WALHALLA RD/W SEVENTEEN TRK MOONDARRA

ERICA – RINTOUL CREEK planned burn at 10km SE of Erica will be ignited within 24 hours if conditions are suitable. More info: https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au

Boola – Highlander – W16 planned burn at 9.6km NW of Tyers is in progress. More info: https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au