5 Friday, August 28, 2026| Gippsland Weekend East Gippsland Skin Clinic in Metung aims to make skin checks as straight forward, comfortable and reassuring as possible. Residents of East Gippsland can access experienced, professional skin cancer care close to home at East Gippsland Skin Cancer Clinic in Metung, which is now taking new patients. Located at 3 Hardys Road, Metung, the clinic provides comprehensive skin cancer assessments in a friendly, professional and patient-focussed environment. Their aim is to make skin checks as straight forward, comfortable and reassuring as possible. Regular skin checks play and important role in the early detection of skin cancer. The experienced doctors at East Gippsland Skin Cancer Clinic carefully assess your whole skin, using modern dermoscopic technology and can arrange further investigations when required. The clinical team includes general practitioners Dr Tom Alwyn and Dr Jamie Croft, experienced General Practitioners with training in skin cancer medicine, together with Dr Ali Baqar, Consultant General Surgeon at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service and an accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with The Skin Cancer College Australasia. Where further investigation is required, the clinic can provide on-site diagnostic biopsies and minor surgical procedures under local anaesthetic, with specimens sent for formal pathology testing. Where specialist care is required referral pathways to major Melbourne centres, including Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre are available. New patients are welcome, and no doctor's referral is required. Appointments can be made directly by calling East Gippsland Skin Cancer Clinic during business hours. Clinic hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am–4.30pm. The clinic is closed on Wednesdays. Standard consultation fees are $120, (or $90 for concession card holders), with applicable Medicare rebates. If you have a noticed a new or changing spot, have concerns about your skin, or are due for a skin check, please contact East Gippsland Skin Cancer Clinic to arrange an appointment, before the summer rush. Experienced skin cancer care, close to home. Start your engines – the Australian Tarmac Rally (ATR) returns to the region on September 12-13 for round three of Australian Tarmac Rally Championship, the Snowy River Sprint. Following the tradition of recent years, this year's event will be set in the stunning surrounds of Lakes Entrance and Buchan. Across two action-packed days, crews will take on over 260 kilometres of competitive rallying across 18 stages, with short transport sections and a tightly packed schedule sure to be maximum excitement from start to finish. The event is more than just a rally, the Snowy River Sprint offers the perfect blend of motorsport and destination. Lakes Entrance, famous for its waterfront, fishing fleet, and fresh seafood, provides an incredible backdrop. From the iconic 90 Mile Beach to the winding roads through the Snowy River region, competitors and spectators alike can enjoy one of Victoria's most picturesque coastal towns. Whether you're chasing the adrenaline of rally action or looking to soak up the local scenery, the Snowy River Sprint promises an unforgettable weekend. ATR cars will officially kick off the rally on Buchan's Main Street, feature midday lunch stops there and celebrate the thrilling grand finish at the iconic Buchan Caves Hotel. Bringing together rally crews from all corners of Australia, the event is a vibrant boost to the local economy as teams and fans spend within the region while tackling some of the nation's most beautiful and challenging tarmac roads. It's also a rare chance for locals and visitors alike to get up close to world-class rally cars, meet the drivers and soak up the infectious energy and camaraderie of this beloved motorsport, all set against the picturesque backdrop of East Gippsland's warm and welcoming community. With short transport sections and a tightly packed field, both competitors and spectators are in for fast-paced, action-packed days that deliver incredible value and unforgettable memories. The Australian Tarmac Rally caters to every motorsport enthusiast with categories designed to suit all levels. From the relaxed, non-competitive Tour category - perfect for road-registered vehicles and newcomers - to the high-speed Full Competition category for seasoned rally pros, ATR makes sure everyone gets to experience the thrill. Additional classes like Rally Challenge and Rally Sport accommodate a wide range of vehicles and skill levels, ensuring there's a place for every driver, whether it's their first event or their hundredth. SATURDAY Stage 1: Shakedown - 7.01 kilometres. Stage 2: Stony Creek to Jonkers - 9.11 kilometres. Stage 3: Andy Point Track to Painted Line Track - 8.40 kilometres. Stage 4: Painted line Track to Sandy Point Track - 8.94 kilometres. Stage 5: Jonkers Road to Stony Creek - 8.07 kilometres. Stage 6: Stony Creek Spur to Kingsley - 8.38 kilometres. Stage 7: Buchan CFA to Stony Creek Spur - 15.68 kilometres. Stage 8: Stony Creek Spur to Jonkers Road - 9.11 kilometres. Stage 9: Sandy Point Track to Painted Line Track - 8.40 kilometres. Stage 10: Painted Line Track to Sandy Point Track - 8.94 kilometres. Stage 11: Jonkers Road to Stony Creek Spur - 8.07 kilometres. Stage 12: Stony Creek Spur to Buchan CFA - 16.34 kilometres. SUNDAY Stage 13: Buchan CFA to Stony Creek Spur - 15.68 kilometres. Stage 14: Stony Creek Spur to Painted Line Track - 20.03 kilometres. Stage 15: Painted Line Track to Stony Creek Spur - 19.45 kilometres. Stage 16: Stony Creek Spur to Buchan CFA - 16.34 kilometres. Stage 17: Buchan CFA to Painted Line Track - 37.13 kilometres. Stage 18: Painted Line Track to Buchan CFA - 36.88 kilometres. Rally action hits East Gippsland Metung skin cancer clinic taking new patients 5100 7722 3 Hardys Road, Metung info@egscc.com.au A Little check could make a DIFFERENCE · Expert Skin Checks by highly qualified, experienced doctors · Cryotherapy (freezing) for suitable lesions · Topical Treatments for suitable pre-cancers and cancers · FotoFinder Mole Surveillance imaging · Skin Cancer Prevention & Self-Check Advice · Comprehensive Head-to-Toe Checks using dermoscopy · Biopsies including shave, punch and excision · Surgical Excision of skin cancers
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