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Reins loosen a little on COVID restrictions
THE metro-regional border will come down, and COVID-19 rules across the state will be eased again, after a suite of new restrictions were announced...
Planning underway for $100m Fulham solar farm
GIPPSLAND'S role in the nation's transition to renewable energy continues to gather momentum, with planning underway for a $100 million solar farm in Hopkins...
Local entertainment industry is hurting badly because of restrictions
THE local entertainment industry is still in a state of upheaval and uncertainty, despite the state government easing social distancing restrictions.
Crippled by four lockdowns...
Our Wellington rental crisis
RENTING a home in Wellington Shire has never been harder, with rent rises and property shortages creating a ripple of despair for renters.
As revealed...
COVID restrictions, now flooding, hit local sport
LOCAL sporting clubs and associations are eagerly awaiting news about whether restrictions will be eased further this week.
But the condition of some grounds and...
Recovery underway, but more rain is coming
RECOVERY efforts are underway across Wellington Shire following last week's destructive weather, as authorities keep one eye on this week's forecast.
As predicted, an east...
Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund launches appeal for flood victims
GIPPSLAND Emergency Relief Fund has launched an appeal for financial donations to provide flood-affected residents with immediate support.
GERF spokesperson Barry Whitehead announced the new...
South Gippsland Highway reopens between Sale and Longford
UPDATED 12/6/21, 2pm:
THE South Gippsland Highway has reopened between Sale and Longford.
The section of the highway reopened this morning after closing last night.
The highway,...
Storms lashing Gippsland
HEAVY rain and wild winds wreaked havoc across Wellington Shire on Wednesday night, creating a sodden mess of downed trees, debris and water over...
Local business community welcomes easing of restrictions, but it’s still tough for many
LOCAL business people have welcomed the easing of restrictions, but concede it is still tough for many.
Stobies Mensland, Maffra, proprietor Marcus Stobie described the...
More local sport to return
MOST senior sport will return next week following the state government's easing of COVID restrictions across regional Victoria.
Acting Premier James Merlino on Wednesday announced...
Gippsland on flood alert
THE state's eyes are on Gippsland, as authorities predict flooding in the state's east similar to the devastating 2012 and 2007 floods.
An east coast...
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Yarram takes the choccies on Good Friday: NGFNL
HAVING both Vardys back in town certainly helps.
Local football's Easter vigil saw round two completed in the North Gippsland Football-Netball League on Good Friday.
The...
