Swapping urban for rural water
A man with extensive experience in the water industry has been appointed Southern Rural Water’s new managing director.
Esso workers seek clarity on super errors
One of the Esso workers caught up in errors over superannuation says those affected are seeking clarity over exactly what has happened.
More than 50 take shelter in Sale
A total of 51 people registered at an emergency relief centre which was established at the Sale Baptist Church on Friday, with 21 staying overnight.
Holey Plain threatened by fire
The owners of Holey Plain stayed to defend the historic homestead from the fire raging between Longford and Rosedale.
New pavilion vandalised
Reports of damage to the new Lions Park picnic pavilion have emerged from Loch Sport, as locals were left furious by the vandalism.
Four drunk drivers at Dargo
Police were disappointed with four drivers detected exceeding the blood alcohol concentration limit in Dargo on New Year’s Day.
Algae monitoring is stepped up
Algae monitoring is being stepped up in the Gippsland Lakes as the weather warms and the conditions for growth become more favourable.
Fire threat
A huge bushfire, which has been raging between Longford and Rosedale since Friday, could burn for up to two to three weeks.
Rosedale fire reaches 10,000ha
A fire south of Rosedale is travelling towards Kilmany, Fulham and Wurruk.
Esso sues AWU for $44m over industrial action
Esso Australia is claiming a staggering $44.3 million, in compensation, plus interest, from the Australian Workers Union.
Council projects move ahead
More than 30 projects on Wellington Shire Council’s capital works program this financial year have been completed.
Bluebottle jellyfish reported at holiday spots
Bluebottle Jellyfish have been reported washed up along Gippsland coastal areas including Loch Sport and Lakes Entrance in recent days, prompting warnings for people to know how to treat people if stung.
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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...
