Gippsland Shine Bright
Mr D O’BRIEN (Gippsland South) (13:34): Gippsland shines bright, and it certainly did a few weeks ago with the Gippsland Shine Bright cocktail function in Sale organised in the wake of the bushfires. Congratulations to Ferg Horan and Alistair Hicks who organised the fundraiser, with support from Sale and Maffra business and tourism associations and many others. Showcasing our beautiful Gippsland food and wine, the event was attended by over 200 people, and proceeds will go towards a marketing campaign to help stimulate the visitor economy in Central Gippsland in the wake of the fires. It is a great sign of the community support for our local businesses after a disastrous summer.