Police launch Labour Day weekend operation
Police are urging motorists to pay extra care and attention on the roads this month, with March considered to be the most dangerous period...
Lights for Stead St Reserve petitioned to council
A petition to get lights installed at the Stead St Reserve, Sale, was tabled at Tuesday night’s Wellington Shire Council meeting.
All councillors attended the...
Refresh for Longford brigade
Perhaps you have noticed some different CFA vehicles at the Longford station recently?
The fire brigade has had a complete refresh of its operational vehicles.
The...
Governor visits ASH in Heyfield
Governor of Victoria, the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC continued her tour through Wellington on Wednesday with a visit to local timber manufacturer Australian Sustainable...
Construction begins on 350MW storage battery
CONTRUCTION has begun on EnergyAustralia's 350 megawatt (MW) Wooreen Battery in the Latrobe Valley.
The battery, located at the old Jeeralang Power Station site at...
Concerns over mine concepts
David Braithwaite
OPPONENTS of the Fingerboards Critical Minerals Project are concerned by an announcement from proponent Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) that it won't be until...
Pay dispute with police association resolved
Tom Hayes
Police Association of Victoria members have voted to accept the revised pay dispute offer, putting an end to the protected industrial action.
After 76...
Maffco at Melbourne beer festival
Maffco Brewing and Distillery, Maffra, is one of four breweries which will be showcased at Melbourne beer festival.
Maffco will featured at the Up and...
Bulla announces milk price increase for 2024-25 season
BULLA Dairy Foods has announced an increase in its milk price for the 2024-25 season, with a step up of $0.20 per kilogram of...
Sludge paves the way for sustainable construction, Gippsland Water says
Gippsland Water is exploring an innovative way to make gravel pavement construction more sustainable.
The study involves mixing alum sludge, a by-product of the water...
Firewood collection period opens
Victorians are now able to collect free firewood for personal use from designated state forest firewood collection areas.
The firewood collection season began on Saturday,...
Sounding the alarm on fire alarms
Rural and regional communities face unique challenges due to their geographic isolation, often making it harder for emergency services to respond quickly in times...
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Bird of the Month for April: Pacific black duck
The medium sized Pacific black duck is a familiar sight in East Gippsland wetlands, estuaries and bays.
In more urbanised areas they can be seen...
