Bairnsdale Advertiser

02/10/2026

Attracting more doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to East Gippsland and other rural areas will be the focus of a new $40 million regional health workforce package announced by The Nationals.

📸 The Nationals' candidate for Gippsland East, Gemma Rendell, joined Liberal Party Leader Jess Wilson on a recent visit to Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) to meet with Director of Clinical Care Jo Marshall to discuss strengthening healthcare workforce capacity across the region.

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01/10/2026

Meet local employers, training providers and employment services face to face at the East Gippsland Jobs Expo next Thursday.

📸 Andrea MacNamara and Royce Edwards at the 2025 East Gippsland Jobs Expo. This year's expo will take place next Thursday, October 8, at St Mary's Parish Hall, from 9.30am to 1pm. (PS)

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https://bairnsdaleadvertiser.com.au/22225/boosting-local-skills-and-jobs/

29/09/2026

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In this week's Bairnsdale Advertiser...
🔹 Bairnsdale woman charged
🔹 Blazing a trail
🔹 Ensay earthquake
🔹 New citizens welcomed
🔹 Get snapping for the show
🔹 Cricket season has arrived
🔹 Redlegs land Lange

📸 Sunshine replaced rain just in time for Nyerimilang Heritage Park’s annual Blast From The Past event last Sunday, drawing strong crowds for traditional craft displays, classic cars and Light Horse demonstrations. Entry donations from the successful day will directly support ongoing restoration work on the historic homestead and farm buildings. PICTURED: The 13th Gippsland Light Horse with Peter Petrovich, Lynn Daddo, Marion Dawson and Ian Trevakis.

29/09/2026

Outreach bus in town.

East Gippsland Shire Council’s Mobile Outreach Service is hitting the road across the region, bringing essential council administration, library resources and digital facilities directly to outlying communities.

East Gippsland Shire Council's Mobile Outreach Service is hitting the road across the region, bringing essential council administration, library resources

28/09/2026

The signings keep coming at the Lucknow Football Netball Club.

📸 Star midfielder Link McKenna has recommitted to the Lucknow Football Netball Club for the 2027 season.

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https://bairnsdaleadvertiser.com.au/22069/mckenna-signs-for-2027/

27/09/2026

Chamber urges faster action.

East Gippsland Shire Council has initiated the long-awaited Nicholson Street Mall redevelopment, releasing a timeline detailing immediate works ahead of the Christmas trading period alongside plans for a single-lane traffic flow by early 2029.

East Gippsland Shire Council has initiated the long-awaited Nicholson Street Mall redevelopment, releasing a timeline detailing immediate works ahead of

25/09/2026

Kris Pendlebury has coached the Gippsland Power to its first Talent League premiership since 2005, beating the Dandenong Stingrays by 35 points last Saturday at Whitten Oval in Footscray.

📸 Bairnsdale's Jobe Froud and Will Malady with the 2026 Talent League premiership cup. (PS)

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https://bairnsdaleadvertiser.com.au/22062/drought-broken-after-grand-final-win/

22/09/2026

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In this week's Bairnsdale Advertiser...
🔹Chamber urges faster action
🔹Mine’s wind debate blows up
🔹Library upgrade
🔹The market stays open
🔹Spring racing shines at Bairnsdale
🔹Selwood joins Bairnsdale for 2027
🔹Gallant Redlegs fall short in final

📸 Redlegs goal defender Chloe Allen looks for passing options during last Saturday’s thrilling Gippsland League under 17s grand final against Traralgon. The Redlegs unfortunately fell short by just six goals in a nail-biting encounter against the unbeaten Maroons. (Photos: Photos By Daysy)

22/09/2026

East Gippsland’s largest master planned over-50s lifestyle community, Lincoln Lifestyle Eagle Point, has unveiled plans for a multi-million-dollar wellness and recreation precinct overlooking Lake King.

📸 Lincoln Lifestyle Eagle Point has unveiled plans for a multi-million-dollar wellness and recreation precinct featuring panoramic views over Lake King. (PS)

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https://bairnsdaleadvertiser.com.au/21985/wellness-precinct-unveiled/

20/09/2026

Cancer Council Victoria recently honoured local Bairnsdale volunteer, Frances Langley, in recognition of her dedicated and outstanding service during 39 years as a member of the Bairnsdale Regional Volunteer Group.

📸 Current president, Jenny Whitworth, presenting Frances with her framed Certificate of Outstanding Service signed by Tod Harper, chief executive officer of Cancer Council Victoria. (PS)

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