Walhalla’s Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine has reopened for tours after damage caused by the recent flood event has been repaired. The access road and parking areas were left damaged and strewn with debris by torrential rainfall. The mine posted the following on their fb site Hello everyone. Just putting this message out there for… Continue reading Tourist Mine Re-opens Daily
Month: June 2021
Erica’s Mill Park Vandalised again
For the second time in two weeks, a vehicle has been used to damage the parking area in Mill Park. Erica’s Mill Park is a popular spot in the township and is used as the car park for users of the eastern Mountain Bike Trails, but is also popular amongst walkers. The area is also… Continue reading Erica’s Mill Park Vandalised again
Short COVID Vaccination wait at Traralgon
As at Wed 19 June, bookings for jabs at the Traralgon Racecourse were available for Friday 21 June. Vaccinations are also available in Warragul at The Goods Shed near the railway station, but details could not be accessed on-line. No information has yet been provided regarding an immunisation service through the Rawson Community Health Clinic.… Continue reading Short COVID Vaccination wait at Traralgon
You can drive to Walhalla!
The recent flood and wind event caused a number of blockages on the Walhalla Road (C461). The fallen trees, mud slides and rock have been cleared, and the road is now open. Not all businesses will be open, and the mine, railway and ghost tours will NOT be operating this weekend 19 and 20 June.… Continue reading You can drive to Walhalla!
Thomson Valley Road CLOSED
Thomson Valley Road North of Parkers Corner has been blocked by numerous fallen trees and downed power lines.
80 000 extra $200 Travel Vouchers released
Good news to help our struggling tourism sector! More travel vouchers to use at regional tourism operators are on their way folks. A $32m + package, which has just been announced, includes 80,00 $200 tourism vouchers, grants of up to $7,000 for tourism operators, grants for up to $15,000 for on-mountain operators (welcome news for… Continue reading 80 000 extra $200 Travel Vouchers released
Walhalla’s North Gardens camping ground remains closed
Because the Victorian Government’s contact tracing regulations require attended check-in for verification of user details, Walhalla’s North Gardens camping ground remains closed until further notice.
5G Mobile in Latrobe
TELSTRA has begun rolling out its 5G network in the Latrobe Valley and has completed upgrades at a number of mobile tower sites in Moe, Morwell and Traralgon. Customers will need a 5G capable device and a plan including 5G connection to use the 5G service. Telstra’s network upgrade will also improve their 4G capacity… Continue reading 5G Mobile in Latrobe
Concrete Progress for Rawson Project
Rawson-Skate-Park-and-RV-Parking-Project-Fact-Sheet-5.pdf Fact Sheet 5 and photos showing progress of Surface works during May.
COVID Restrictions from 11.59 pm tonight
The following restrictions will apply in regional Victoria,from 11.59 pm tonight, Thursday 3 June 2021. The five reasons to leave home are lifted – you can leave home for any reason Masks must be worn indoors, except at home or for those with exemptions, and outdoors where physical distancing can’t be maintained No private gatherings… Continue reading COVID Restrictions from 11.59 pm tonight