Early start to fire season with blaze in Seacombe
Victoria's fire season has started early in Gippsland, as the Country Fire Authority (CFA), around 1.30pm Sunday afternoon, responded to a bushfire in Seacombe,...
Work on big Bennetts Creek Battery is underway
Ceremonial sods were turned last week to celebrate construction on a renewable project in Hazelwood North, the Bennetts Creek Battery Energy Storage System, which...
Critical minerals plan updated
The state government is boasting that it's attracting investment and unlocking critical minerals.
Energy and Resources Minister Jaclyn Symes has released the Victorian Critical Minerals...
Wellington police conduct Operation First Light
Members from the Wellington Highway Patrol conducted an operation targeting early morning commuters.
A total of 92 intercepts were conducted, with a total of 106...
RACV survey reveals road safety concerns
Potholes and deteriorating roads are the biggest road safety concern in regional Victoria, according to the more than 6000 people who participated in RACV's...
Truck rolls in Gormandale
EMERGENCY services responded to a vehicle incident just before 3pm last Thursday on Main Rd, Gormandale.
Country Fire Authority (CFA), Ambulance Victoria, Fire Rescue Victoria...
Making a difference to Gippsland Lakes is a team effort
Collaborative works are making a difference across the Gippsland Lakes, and the newly-released 2025-26 annual report showcases the impact of working together towards a...
Maffra’s Stretton Park aged care works on track
The third stage of the redevelopment of the Stretton Park aged care facility in Maffra is expected to be completed early next year.
The $2.4...
Preferred transmission route for Gippsland offshore wind farms revealed
The state government has identified a preferred transmission route, connecting wind farms off the Gippsland coast to the power grid.
The preferred route for the...
Burglary at Harvey Norman in Sale on Monday
Police are investigating a burglary which happened in Sale on Monday morning.
Police believe an unknown offender on an electric scooter attended Harvey Norman, Raymond...
Gippsland Critical Minerals claims opposition to proposed mine has dropped
The company behind the Fingerboards Mineral Sands Project claim opposition to the proposed mine has dropped to just 11 per cent - down from...
Dust a worry for Fingerboards mine opponents
COMMUNITY concerns about dust from the proposed Fingerboards mineral sands mine have resurfaced after strong winds sent dust from the project's Mining and Rehabilitation...
















