EDNEY’S LEONGATHA – Navarra Pro-4X Warrior

And the journey continues...

Welcome to the Middle Of Everywhere and for those still not sure where this is; this ongoing section covers the traditional Wellington Shire of Central Gippsland. There are some wonderful features in this edition, we have covered the story of the 110-year-old Rubeena that starts at the Port of Sale and with Skipper Alan Lewis at the helm tells a wonderful story about life on the Thomson River and the history associated with the area and the indigenous people.

The ANZAC Weekend Air Show held at the West Sale Air base was certainly spectacular and for those that attended the event were given a birds eye view of the aerobatic skills of our very own Roulettes, stunt planes and historic aircraft. Let’s hope that this event returns next year.

In this edition, we have chosen Warragul as our main town feature, there was so much to choose from and after wandering in and around Warragul may I mention the Civic Park as a must go and see and enjoy place situated near the West Gippsland Arts Centre. This is a terrific park, which has great facilities and beautiful gardens, waterfalls, fountains, and band stand.

Although it is winter and we all want to stay warm and cosy and read Gippsland Lifestyle, make sure you get out and take the kids and go whale spotting. Destination Phillip Island have provided a comprehensive section in how to spot these magnificent creatures of the sea, I know I will be keeping my eyes open to see the whales making their traditional journey near the coast.

All in all, there is plenty to see and do in the greatest region of Victoria, places to eat, rest, visit, go to, enjoy, this is what our region is all about and as always, we urge you all to Shop Local!

Douglas Pell | Editor

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8 – 10 Aaron Brown forges his own path 12-13 Curtis Australia – The Joy of Jewellery 16-18 A Walk on the Wild Side with Mt Baw Baw’s Dingoes 72-73 Virtue Homes – Building Excellence 74-76 Riders on the Storm – The art of chasing Gippsland’s weather 78-79 Crawford Marine – Boating on the Blue Rock Dam 86-87 East Gippsland Field Days 88-91 Metung Hot Springs – Bathing in a Winter Wonderland 98-99 Gary Blackwood – One Final Lap 100 – 102 Warragul Continues to grow 104-105 Victoria Street is home to the Warragul Library 106-107 Kerrie’s Creative World 108-109 Art from the air 110-111 Chris’s reward for service 112-113 49th Warragul National Photographic Exhibition 117 Seeing with Stars Astrology – Stephanie Johnson 118-119 Symmetry Health Kinesiology – Kelly Edwards 120-121 Liz Fleming – Getting Ready for end of year. Plan early, Be ready 122-123 Local Hero – Dr Jane Greacen OAM 124-125 Millie’s Adventures – Millie, A dragon, an elephant and other things 128-129 Canine Corner – Our best friends

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