News Bushfire policy needs review: Poynter 03/02/2025 FacebookTwitterEmail A section of East Gippsland forest on the right of the road where no fuel reduction took place, according to the Howitt Society, was burnt during the 2019-20 bushfires forest with no fuel reduction. Fuel reduction took place in the forest on the left. Photo: Howitt Society COMMENT Mark Poynter IN 1890, noted bushman and early explorer Alfred Howitt recounted his observations of the changing nature of […] Let's Stay Connected There’s no better way to stay connected with your local community than with a digital subscription to the Gippsland Times. Please subscribe or login to access all content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password