ANASTASIA’S MONUMENT

Anastasia’s monument at the Foster Cemetery

9 October 2019

At the turn of last century Anastasia Thornley was a well known identity who ran the Foster Pub (Exchange Hotel) for over 30 years. The Rotary Club of Foster have donated $2,500 towards the restoration of her grave in the Foster Cemetery. Anastasia died in 1907 at the age of 80. No relatives can be…

Centenary House Traralgon, Victoria

Gippsland Rotary Centenary House

9 September 2019

Gippsland Rotary Centenary House is a project of Rotary District 9820.  it provides affordable accommodation for patients and their families attending the Gippsland Cancer Centre at the Latrobe Regional hospital at Traralgon in Victoria.  Most guests stay for up to 6 weeks during radiotherapy, overcoming the tyranny of distance many patients in rural Victoria have…

Relay-Walk

The Ramblin’ Rotarians

5 March 2017

The team from Foster Rotary Club rambled across the beautiful Mt Hoddle Range raising funds for the Relay for Life on the 18-19 March. Stunning views looking out over Wilsons Promontory are matched by the stroll through tree ferns and bush. Great effort from the Rotarians who organised this event.

End Polio Now

End Polio Now program

9 December 2016

We celebrate the successful thirty year program to end Polio, a major initiative where Rotary International has partnered with the United Nations and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to eradicate this disease.

Mt Nicoll walking track map

Mt Nicoll Walking Track

5 December 2016

The Mt Nicoll Walking Track is now completed  This 50th Anniversary project is funded by a Rotary District Grant, the Toora & Foster Community Bank, and the club. It is anticipated that this section will form Stage 1 of a walking track from Mt Nicoll to Fish Creek, providing extensive views across to the Prom…