Hey guys, I'm about to do my P plate test in Morwell vicroads and was wondering if anyone has some advice or information about the area or route they take as I'm very unfamiliar with the area. Do they take you on the freeway for the second stage? Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)

That title was dramatic but I’m back to ask some questions. Hehe. I’ve enrolled myself to Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre’s gym but I am very shyyyyyy. When do you think is it less busy at the gym? Or what time during the day is it less busy? Please help a friend out. Thank you!

Here are a few sign up promotions from some Aussie businesses if you're in need of some extra cash.

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MyPayNow is an Australian company that offers pay advances without credit checks so it doesn't effect your credit rating. If the name sounds familiar you might have seen them on the Gold Coast Titans jerseys this season as they're one of their main sponsors. This month they're offering $50 to anyone who signs up and takes out a wage advance. Here's how you can take advantage of this offer:

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Wagepay - $45

Wagepay is an Australian company that offers pay advances without credit checks so it doesn't effect your credit rating. This month they're offering $50 to anyone who signs up and takes out a wage advance. Here's how you can take advantage of this offer:

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Ubank are currently offering $30 to anyone who signs up before the end of the month. This promotion requires less capital to do as well. To be eligible for this promotion simply do the following:

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Currently living in Yarra Valley area approx 1.5hr east of Melbourne. Been looking at selling my house and moving to Traralgon area (could pretty much buy another house and be debt free at 34) When looking at houses in Churchill I've noticed they are considerably cheaper that similar houses in Traralgon.

Would Churchill be a bad area to buy? I've done some work around there before and didn't really think of it as a rough area from my experience. I know there's not much there, but is there a reason why it's so much cheaper than Traralgon besides the fact it's a bit out of town?

EDIT: Thought i will add. My work has a yard in Traralgon and have spent a fair bit of time doing LAHA work there so would probably be looking to transfer there.

Where I live now it is approx 35-40 minutes to drive to "town" where nearest kmart, bunnings, repco all those sort of shops are. The drive into a bigger town doesn't really worry me, and having a supermarket and in town is all I really need. I go to the city maybe once a year so absolutely no issues with that

Any recommendation for good fruit and veg shop in Traralgon other than your standard Aldi coles and Woolies.

Thanks in advance :)

I saw my best friend jump out a window to his death I tried so hard to stop him just wasn't quick enough to get to him i feel guilty and a heap of shame and now I have trouble trusting people and even connecting is hard these days any advise on how to connect again

Hi everyone

Hello Redditors,

Considering a solo move to Inverloch/Cape Paterson to start a new life chapter after several years working remotely overseas.

For those that live in those areas, what is full-time life like? Particularly interested in what the community vibe is like & how engaged/welcoming it is.

Seems pretty good from the outside looking in: Quiet regional areas, close to awesome beaches, mild climate all-year round, new sustainable housing communities.

My background:

• Solo post separation, mid 40’s
• Originally from East Gippsland & lived regionally most of life
• F/T WFH so no work commute required
• Prefer mild climate & used to cooler winters
• Very active lifestyle: Gym, run, hike, Pilates, surf.
• Keen to meet like-minded people & build a tribe
• Intend to buy or build 3BDR house in either location.

Hit me with all the pros/cons & any hard-earned advice!

Throwaway account for obvious reasons.

Is there anywhere a woman can go for a ‘happy ending’ massage around here? 😅 Please drop some recommendations if so

We have a house with a bit of a remaining mortgage and live near the QLD/NSW border. Parts of our town are classified Very High Bush Fire and where we live ,low for floods, low for fires. But I mean, it’s the same town. If the very high area caught fire it’s likely to spread through the whole town. Evacuation is via one road or beach, if that’s considered an evacuation point??. But on the positive side, there’s never been a bushfire here that anyone can remember or that I can find on Google.

We decided to research areas we could move to and outright own a house or apartment and have money left over and my husband just loves Lakes Entrance. I have been there many years ago and don’t remember much but know it has a lovely beach,

I have also been to Raymond Island years ago and loved it there.

During our research, I discovered these areas are very close to where the Black Friday fires were.

Am I overestimating the fire danger risk? Does Lakes Entrance or Raymond Island get evacuated a lot for fires? Obviously lots of people live there happily so would love opinions on how much of a drama queen I am being. Thank you.

I just want some protein…from eggs. :-(

I just moved to Traralgon. Any fun activities around the area? Run clubs? Badminton? Volleyball? 🥹 Send help.

Im fairly new to the area around Warragul. Anyone know where we should go for Fireworks for NYE. Looking for family friendly

This place once hosted big name bands like Crowded House, Hoodoo Gurus, Skyhooks, Hunters & Collectors, Rose Tattoo, Little River Band, Black Sorrows, Men at Work, Canned Heat and even Tina Turner just to name a few.

Now it's one of those new age churches and that made my Dad hurt because he went to watch some of his favourite bands. He even met Mum there too.

It would be nice if someone else would take it over and bring back bands to the Dome instead of being a church or empty.

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Mountain biking at "the Pines" behind the airport, parked along Scrubby Lane between 300 and 500PM on Friday the 27th.

Single axle, 8 X 5 galvinzed steel cage U-Haul trailer stollen.

Giant U-Haul logos on it and the logo pressed into the deck plating and wheel wells.

Added insurance covers nothing related to theft, U-Haul doesn't cover theft so we are now out several thousand for the value of the trailer. Happy Holidays :(

A colleague from work showed me a picture of when she was a baby sitting on what she thought was Walkerville South beach. The picture would have been from the mid-to-late 70’s at a guess. The picture had beach boxes in the background.

Does anyone know whether Walkerville South had beach boxes once upon a time? I can’t find any historic photos which suggest they did.

Wondering if the Woods Point Campground near Orbost is likely to fill up in the next few days?

EPA uses new power to quiet a noisy pub | Environment Protection Authority Victoria

17 December 2024

A noisy pub at Traralgon and its company director have been convicted and fined $15,000 each as EPA Victoria takes action with new laws to protect the public and the environment.

They will also pay more than $12,000 in legal costs to EPA Victoria.

After complaints of excessive noise, Ryans Family Hotel Pty Ltd (trading as Hotel Traralgon and known as Ryan’s Hotel) was charged with breaching the General Environmental Duty (GED), under the Environment Protection Act 2017.

Modelled on Victoria’s successful workplace safety law, the GED is a first for Australia.  It makes it everyone’s legal responsibility to take reasonable steps to reduce the risk of harm to human health and the environment. 

EPA told the court that the company, and its director George Zurcas, failed to ensure all reasonably practicable measures were taken to address the risk of harm from excessive noise arising from the operations at the premises. 

The company was charged after months of public complaints. EPA officers gave advice on how to comply in December 2021, conducted repeated inspections, then resorted to issuing a Prohibition Notice and electronic surveillance.

The notice banned the pub from engaging in any activity which would cause the emission of unreasonable noise between 10pm and 7am, and required it to show proof that it had complied.

In May 2022, loud music from the pub was still affecting people outside the premises, and EPA officers installed monitoring equipment nearby that logged the noise levels.  Inspections after midnight on two Saturday nights confirmed the excessive noise was coming from the hotel. 

EPA General Counsel Greg Elms says while the prosecution’s primary purpose is to protect residents of the area from unreasonable levels of noise, the case is a pointer to a responsibility for all Victorians.

“The General Environmental Duty (GED) puts harm prevention at the centre of Victoria’s environmental laws. By ensuring we are aware of the environmental risks from our activities we can then take reasonable steps to reduce those risks and prevent harm from happening in the first place,” Mr Elms said.

“This is a first for Australia; Victoria is the first state with a legally enforceable GED pointing to proactive responsibility that applies to everyone, and this case demonstrates that it does its job,” he said.

“Everyone operating a business should look at their operation’s potential for affecting the environment, ask themselves ‘what’s the harm?’ and take actions before that harm can happen.”

For more information on the GED, visit (External link)epa.vic.gov.au/GED

Members of the public can report unreasonable noise and other forms of pollution by calling EPA’s 24-hour hotline on 1300 372 842 or providing details online at (External link)epa.vic.gov.au/report-pollution/reporting-pollution

Howdy friends,

We’re coming in from interstate and spending Christmas and Boxing Day in Gippsland, more specifically, staying at Korumburra to venture the walks on Wilson’s Prom.

But wanted some insights on what’s good to eat and see other than Big drift and the various walks we’d be doing.

Would love to support some small businesses.

Hi everyone! How are you? I might end up working in LRH (Traralgon) next year but was wondering what are some good childcare options within 30 minutes’ drive of the hospital, since I’ve a 3 yo (turning 4 in March) and I will be moving by myself initially. I start work very early (~7 am) and usually finish after 5 pm so I’d need a centre with extended hours. Thank you so much!

After just moving down from Melbourne it's going to be too inconvenient to keep seeing my current doctor who's amazing. I'd love to find a new one down here who is trusted and actually wants to help solve issues before just throwing pills at you (nothing wrong with them, I'd just rather someone actually do tests and procedures rather than just medicate me with something before doing any exploration)

So, what are some good doctors (and their clinics) in bairnsdale?

Thanks in advance!! :)

Is there anywhere that does non religious Xmas carols?

We went to the Moe carols because it was t in a church or associated with a church group, but if it wasn't for the fireworks at 9:30pm we would have left.

I'm guessing the Traralgon one is going to be similar.

Hiii, Admins please delete if this is not allowed

I am 27m and just moved down to gippsland after living in Melbourne for a long time! I would love some suggestions of things to do in the surrounding towns (places to go, events, restaurants, hikes, cool venues etc)

I am definitely in need of some new friends, girls or guys! Only thing I ask is that you be around my age. Preferably in your 20s :))

Some things I like:

• Kayaking (I have my own)
• Camping 🏕
• Stargazing 🌌
• Video games 🎮
• Board games
• Time with friends
• Trying new things (much rather doing fun activities over going out clubbing lol)
• Playing with animals bc they cute pls own one
• Reading 📚
• Walks 🚶‍
• Hikes
• Swimming

Really down to try most things tbh! Just would love some fun things to do and to meet some other down to earth people that are wanting a new friend :3

Feel free to comment on message me :))