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

COVID test sites Thursday 30 Sept

Gippsland Region Public Health Unit The Morwell East Football Netball Ground drive through pop up testing site will open at 9.30am today. 200 tests were conducted at the site yesterday so please be patient and kind to all staff as they work to getting you tested. To access the Morwell East Football Netball Ground, please… Continue reading COVID test sites Thursday 30 Sept

Our CFA has the skills when we need them.

Erica & District Fire Brigade Over the weekend there was a campaign launched that some of our followers might have seen. We feel it is necessary to address this with our community. Unfortunately the implication of this campaign is that CFA-serviced areas do not have access to skilled and professional firefighters. As followers of our… Continue reading Our CFA has the skills when we need them.

Gippsland COVID Update 5:00pm Wed 28 Sept

There are 38 total active cases of COVID-19 in Gippsland. One person from the Latrobe Valley is in hospital with COVID-19. New cases today: Latrobe City: 4 Baw Baw: 1 South Gippsland: 1 Wellington: 2 The Latrobe Valley now has 24 active cases; 20 are linked to known outbreaks. All five of Baw Baw’s total… Continue reading Gippsland COVID Update 5:00pm Wed 28 Sept

One Party, 19 households exposed to COVID

Weimar: Next few days critical when it comes to Latrobe City’s COVID outbreak 29/09/2021 Victorian COVID-19 response commander Jeroen Weimar was visiting COVID-19 testing sites today. photograph michelle slate Victorian COVID-19 response commander Jeroen Weimar said the next two or three days will be critical to determine any additionally significant coronavirus cases in Latrobe City.… Continue reading One Party, 19 households exposed to COVID

Get Vaccinated, or miss out on the good things!

From Vic Premier Dan Andrews: “You wouldn’t choose a freezer meal over a dinner out. And you wouldn’t opt for a zoom call with friends over a catch up in the beer garden. But when you choose not to get vaccinated, without an exemption, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing. We’re all hanging out for… Continue reading Get Vaccinated, or miss out on the good things!

Baw Baw was considered for lockdown, but escaped for now.

| DIGITAL EDITION | NEWS SPORT EVENTS SCHOOLS CLASSIFIEDS PHOTO SALES GET IN TOUCH MORE GO COVID-19 Response Commander Jeroen Weimar (left) gets a run down of the rapid testing clinic at Lardner Park from West Gippsland Healthcare Group operations manager Tania Piner this morning. Mr Weimar congratulated and thanked staff for their work. Baw… Continue reading Baw Baw was considered for lockdown, but escaped for now.

COVID home testing available from Nov 1

Australians will be able to test themselves for COVID-19 at home from November 1, after approval of test kits from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Rapid antigen tests are already used widely in Europe and the United States and can provide a result within 20 minutes. The TGA has already approved 33 rapid antigen tests… Continue reading COVID home testing available from Nov 1

Home Quarantine for COVID to be triald

Victorians to take part in home quarantine pilot program Health Minister Martin Foley says the app-based pilot will include those who are currently isolating at home “This app uses a downloaded picture from a smartphone, a selfie, to check in where you are meant to be when you are meant to be there. It links back to location… Continue reading Home Quarantine for COVID to be triald

YOU can help save local lives!

Ambulance Victoria is establishing a community ambulance service in Erica/Rawson and is seeking expressions of interest from residents who would like to become an Ambulance Community Officer.Paramedic Community Support Officer Ben Allan will be in town all day on Monday 4 October 2021 to meet and answer any of your questions.For further information, or an… Continue reading YOU can help save local lives!

Lock-down for Latrobe City following rise in case numbers.

Victorian Department of Health  7:00 PM 28 Sep 21 Victoria’s Acting Chief Health Officer has declared that the City of Latrobe will enter a seven-day lockdown commencing at 11:59pm tonight, 28 September. Caseloads in the City of Latrobe have rapidly increased in recent days, with 18 active cases in this Local Government Area as of… Continue reading Lock-down for Latrobe City following rise in case numbers.

Latrobe Hospital ‘Low Risk’ COVID Exposure Site

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) has been identified as an exposure site after a COVID-19 positive person attended the hospital. LRH has taken all the necessary precautionary actions to reduce the risk of further exposure including deep cleaning areas of the hospital. All services are continuing as usual and there is no ongoing impact to patients… Continue reading Latrobe Hospital ‘Low Risk’ COVID Exposure Site

Watching the quake

The Seismology Research Centre has installed an aftershock station to monitor the continuing movement of the Governor fault around where the 22 September earthquake occurred. Information gathered helps identify future risk areas and fault line locations. Picture:  Seismology Research Centre (facebook.com)