Rain helps fire fight, but there’s more to do.
More rain has fallen across parts of Gippsland overnight, but there’s still a lot of work to be done.
Mardi Gras returns
The 2019 Maffra Mardi Gras has been launched.
More support needed
The state government will be asked to increase the status of drought in Wellington Shire.
Glenaladale mining rescission meeting
A recission motion on East Gippsland Shire Council’s decision to oppose a proposed mineral sands mine at Glenaladale will be heard today.
Honoured for service
Maureen Brown was modest upon receiving word of her Order of Australia Medal in the Australia Day honours, saying she felt there were others more deserving.
Pressure builds for highway funding
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester says there is now pressure on state Labor MP Harriet Shing to fight for funding to finish the Traralgon to Sale Princes Highway duplication project, but Ms Shing has rejected his criticisms of inaction.
Duo fined for illegal Holey Plains rave
Parks Victoria recently prosecuted two men for holding an illegal rave at the Holey Plains State Park in late 2017.
Maffra skate park most abused in shire
Maffra skate park has been slammed by Wellington Shire Council as the most abused and disrespected of the seven skate parks in the shire.
Aggravated burglary in Longford
Police are investigating an aggravated burglary in Longford Monday morning.
Fire threat
Fire fighters are warning residents around Heyfield, Cowwarr and Toongabbie to stay informed, as a fire raging between Walhalla and Cowwarr was still not under control.
Calmer conditions assist fire crews
Forest Fire Management crews took advantage of calmer weather conditions on Thursday to strengthen containment lines around the remaining fires in the region and to check for and respond to any new fires.
Heat causes mass bat deaths
Wildlife experts are calling for a coordinated response from land managers during future days of extreme heat following the death of about 2400 endangered grey headed flying foxes in east Gippsland last weekend.
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