Research looks at offshore wind benefits
COMMUNITY input is being sought to assist a project looking into the benefits of offshore wind projects.
Locky McLeod, a PhD researcher at the University...
Sale builder suspended for 11 months over backyard pool obligations
The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) has suspended a Sale builder for 11 months over four backyard pools in Gippsland that were filled with water without any suitable...
Better Transmission discusses Engineers Australia’s report on infrastructure
A NATIONAL call from Engineers Australia for longer-term infrastructure thinking raises new questions about whether the Gippsland offshore wind energy transmission plan is being...
Advocacy group claims survey suggests majority of Gippslanders support shift to clean
SIXTY per cent of Gippsland residents support the shift to "clean energy", while 18 per cent oppose it, according to a survey conducted for...
Police Beat: May 6 2026
Clydebank sexual assault
Sale Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives are investigating a sexual assault incident in Clydebank on Sunday, March 29.
Police believed...
New era for Licola store, park
New name, new management, and new signage in Licola – despite an ongoing intention to sell the town.
The Licola General Store and Holiday Park...
Funding for Port of Hastings environmental effects statement
The state government will spend $124.5 million to progress activities for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at the Port of Hastings.
The funding will progress...
Funding for Briag, Stratford primary schools; teacher strike action paused
As part of its 2026-27 budget, the state government announced targeted works at 24 government schools, including Briagolong and Stratford primary school - at...
Bairnsdale still waiting for freight terminal
The wait is continuing for the state government to follow up on a commitment to fund a freight terminal at Bairnsdale.
The state government's 2022...
Soiree to launch winter festival
One of Victoria's most anticipated seasonal celebrations returns this winter, inviting visitors to embrace the chill of the season and revel in the magic...
‘Curated little weirds’ on show at Gippsland Art Gallery
This autumn Gippsland Art Gallery is presenting I Am of the Nature by local printmaking artist Jenny Noone.
Noone describes this body of work as...
Tech review: Prestige Flip 16 AI+
If you’re after an ‘everything’ laptop and are willing to spend over $3000 on a device that can be used for presentations, studying, drawing,...

















