Other Events

Easter in Yinnar

What an experience. Pedestrians busy walking everywhere, not an available parking space in sight, every business open on Saturday afternoon. How good is that for any town? Visit page ...

Federation University Student Insider

From February 19 to 23, 2024, students at Federation University Australia participated in FedReady, a comprehensive short course designed to ease their transition into university life and equip them with essential skills for academic success Visit page ...

November 2023 - Heavy Rain causes flooding

The heavy rain in early October caused flooding of Northways Road near Kurnai school crossing. Visit page ...

Working dogs take over Boolarra - November 2023

The popularity of working dogs like Border collies and kelpies is on the rise. Their instinct and skill for mustering livestock is second to none. The value they bring to safe and effective farming is once again being realised. Visit page ...

February 2023 - Churchill’s Tertiary Facility Turns 50

Churchill was chosen in 1969 to be the higher education facility for Gippsland. It was called the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education, GIAE or the Institute for short. Visit page ...

November 2022 - Official Opening of the Yinnar Historical Society New Shed

Yinnar Historical Society received a grant from the Federal Government through Darren Chester, which resulted in a new large shed being installed at the Yinnar Historical Society site. An official opening had been put on hold form earlier in the year Visit page ...

September 2022 - Devastating closure of IGA

It was with great sadness, dismay and disbelief that the Churchill and district residents received the news that Ritchie’s IGA was to close in September. Visit page ...

October 2021 - Earthquake

Around 9.15am on September 22 our area was part of a large area of southern Australia to experience a 5.8 magnitude earthquake Visit page ...

July 2021 - Extreme Weather

The Churchill district has been greatly impacted by the weather event overnight on Wednesday June 9. Visit page ...

November 2020 - Dredger Felling success

The first of the dredger demolition works carried out on Thursday October 15, at the Hazelwood Rehabilitation Project proved a success. The main outcome, a safe and successful fell, was achieved with Dredger 11 on the ground. Visit page ...