Regional airports need support, aviation body RAAA says
THE Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) says regional and remote communities across Australia risk losing critical aviation services without urgent political and policy...
On council’s agenda: lights for Stead Reserve, fire services levy, housing supply
Wellington Shire Council convened an ordinary meeting Tuesday night (April 1), where discussion focused on underground electricity transmission infrastructure, a new emergency services levy,...
O’Brien on bail laws
MEMBER for Gippsland South Danny O'Brien, said Victoria's new bail laws, which recently passed through parliament, couldn't come soon enough as crime rates rise...
The Teacher Who Promised the Sea, screening at Sale Film Society tonight
Sale Film Society will present at treat for filmgoers tonight - Wednesday, April 2 - with Spanish historical drama The Teacher Who Promised the...
Wellington Shire Council slams state government’s fire services levy
Wellington Shire Council issued this media release following a notice of motion at last night's council meeting, urging the state government to change how...
Councillors say controversial fire levy will devastate farmers
Owners of more than 3000 primary production properties in Wellington will collectively fork out an extra $3.15 million once the new emergency services levy...
Election called for May 3
Erika Allen
The federal election has been called for May 3.
Anthony Albanese visited the governor general, Sam Mostyn, on Friday morning to dissolve the 47th...
COVID’s lasting impact on health system
Erika Allen
In March 2020, healthcare systems had to adapt rapidly as the first wave of COVID cases arrived. Hospitals, including Central Gippsland Health (CGH),...
LRH ‘disease detectives’ better equipped since pandemic
Gippsland is in a better position to manage and respond to infectious diseases five years after the declaration of the COVID pandemic, according to...
Shumski sentenced to six years in prison, possible early release
Spencer Shumski, the man who killed 38-year-old Clint Allen during a late-night altercation outside a local pub in 2023 has been sentenced to six...
Councillor pushes for underground transmission
Wellington Shire councillor Liz Foat has made a move to act on 'community preference' for underground transmission lines to carry electricity from Gippsland's offshore...
Tax cuts feature as budget handed down
WITH the federal election called for May 3, last Tuesday night's federal budget is seen as a taste of things to come during the...
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One Gippsland pitching for prosperity, not just transition
Regional advocacy body One Gippsland is calling on the political parties to put Gippsland front and centre as they make their pitch to the...
