Objections to feedlot proposal: Council Beat
Llowalong residents packed the public gallery at a Wellington Shire Council meeting last Tuesday to present a petition opposing a proposed 2206-head feedlot.
The proposal...
VFF priorities to ‘back Victorian farmers’
Applications are now open for phase two of the Future Drought Fund's Regional Drought Resilience Planning program, jointly funded with the federal and state...
Farmers encouraged to protect their livestock near rail corridors
V/Line is reminding farmers and landowners to be aware of the risks of allowing livestock to roam near railway reserves and tracks.
With warmer months...
Fox management strategy open for feedback
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed the release of a draft new national strategy to tackle feral foxes, saying it is a long-overdue opportunity...
Exercise as medicine in cancer care
Gippslanders living with cancer can now access specialised exercise programs as part of their cancer care, through a new service at Latrobe Regional Health.
The...
Stephens flying the flag for Labor
Cowwarr resident Sonny Stephens says she has "unfinished business" as she contests Gippsland East for the Labor Party at coming state election.
Ms Stephens ran...
Independent to run in Gippsland South
Phillip Schuhmann has announced he will run as an independent candidate for Gippsland South at the November 28 state election.
Having lived in the Strzelecki...
Espeseth raises hand to represent Victorian Socialists
Amy Espeseth, a writer, community advocate and Raymond Island resident, will contest Gippsland East for the Victorian Socialists at the November state election, pledging...
Transmission opposition
Opponents of using overground transmission lines from offshore wind turbines to the power grid in the Latrobe Valley fear the current state government may...
Maffra man sentenced
A Maffra man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, with a non-parole period of 17 years, for the murder of his uncle...
Lynn files fresh bail appeal
Accused High Country killer Greg Lynn is making another bid for bail, following the setting of the date for his retrial for the murder...
Psychologist hit with six-year ban for misconduct
A psychologist has been banned from practising for six years after a tribunal found he engaged in sexual relationships with two former clients and...
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Gippsland Rally five weeks away
There are five weeks until the Middle of Everywhere Gippsland Rally.
New drivers and stages headline this year’s event, which will be held over three...
