The empty esky

16/06/2020

If you or someone you know in a small town wants to get a message out about your town or small business please feel free to post or send me a pm
Cheers Marty

02/03/2020

I've started to pack boxes in readiness for Friday's road trip. I can't wait to introduce Lee's Dragon Dreams to the folk of Echuca.

04/02/2020

After weeks of tireless work by so many we are very pleased to let you know that the Princes Highway is open all the way to the NSW border!

Many roads off the Princes Highway remain closed and are unsafe for travel. This includes smaller local roads, and parks and forest tracks where hazardous tree assessments have not yet been completed.

The Genoa to Mallacoota Road is only open to residents and essential services with a permit (available from the DELWP Orbost office) as hazardous tree work continues. We're working towards opening the road to the public soon.

There is still smoke in the area, reducing visibility. Drivers should use their headlights on low-beam and keep a safe braking condition.

Works continue along some areas of the highway in East Gippsland and drivers are asked to obey traffic management and speed restrictions. Police will be patrolling and enforcing the speed restrictions. Also be aware of increased presence and movement of wildlife.

For information on current road situation in Victoria visit https://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

For information on current road situation in New South Wales visit https://www.livetraffic.com/desktop.html

Live updates and traveller information for NSW roads

01/02/2020

A lovely little town worth a visit

31/01/2020

Australia is a great place to visit, and Mount Beauty is up there as one of the best destinations in Victoria. We have mountains, rivers, beautiful scenery, 4 proper seasons with spring flowers and autumn colours, wineries, local producers, great cafes and restaurants, boutique shops, festivals of all sorts all year round and the list goes on.

Why pay thousands of dollars for flights to go overseas when you have everything on your doorstep.

So bring your kayaks, skis, bikes, long boards, fishing rods, golf clubs, tennis rackets, hiking shoes, bathers, boogie boards, paragliders, hang gliders, you can even bring your small plane, and enjoy your own back yard right here in the Kiewa Valley!

To find out more click here:

Taste your way around the High Country's welcoming villages year round, whether Alpine skiing in winter or getting the adrenaline pumping over summer.

24/01/2020

We can't all be in East Gippsland right now to buy a round of beers for the fireys or a meal for families doing it tough.

But we can shout them everything from a coffee to a new outfit – and support local businesses at the same time.

It's My Shout has listings from cafes, restaurants, shops and accommodation in fire-affected areas so you can pay it forward.

And every dollar spent goes straight back into the local community.

Come on Victoria – it's our shout.

Photo credit: The Local. Inverloch