Tag: gippsland
Police out in force as part of Operation Arid in Wellington
FROM Ballarat to Bairnsdale, Stawell to Orbost and Warrnambool to Wodonga, it was a zero tolerance stand on the state's roads.
Police were out in...
Dr Heath refuses to back wind energy targets
Member for Eastern Victoria, Renee Heath, has abstained from voting for legislation that would set ambitious wind energy targets for the state.
Dr Heath refused...
Report finds regional bank closures creating major barriers for disadvantaged communities
Stefan Bradley
REGIONAL bank closures are creating a major barrier for remote and regional communities, especially remote First Nations communities, due to the lack of...
Ag Minister’s farm tour in Gippsland
Zaida Glibanovic
IT'S not often the Federal Minister for Agriculture and a Vietnamese government delegation find their way to Gippsland.
Minister Murray Watt hosted a farm...
Gippsland United are getting ready for the Big V basketball season
TIPPING off the basketball season in the right direction was Gippsland United, who launched season 2024 on Sunday, March 3 at the Traralgon Bowls...
Yarram duo Ally Row headline Boolarra Folk Festival
Katrina Brandon
‘LET’S get folky’ was this year’s theme for the Boolarra Folk Festival, headlined by Yarram duo Ally Row.
Joining the Yarram musos were Paul...
Captain Paula’s golden fire service recognition
GOLDEN Beach Fire Brigade Captain, Paula Grosveld was recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for her 36...
Gippsland Stars are set for a shooting start in the Victorian Netball League
CELEBRATING Gippsland’s shooting Stars.
The Gippsland Stars Victorian Netball League (VNL) club held their inaugural season launch last Wednesday, February 28.
The event was well attended...
Gippsland Emergency Relief Funds to provide more aid
THE Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) is continuing to provide emergency financial help to Gippsland residents hit by the recent storm event.
GERF President, Andy...
The Princes Highway duplication is nearing completion
STAGE 3 of the Princes Highway East Upgrade is approaching another major milestone, with Melbourne-bound traffic set to be switched under the Kilmany rail...
Glenmaggie Wines Cellar Door is open for tastings and service
THE new Glenmaggie Wines Cellar Door has enjoyed its first holiday period open to the public after opening at the start of December 2023.
Tony,...
Community pride on show at Heyfield Timber Festival
PEOPLE were out in force at the Heyfield Timber Festival, which returned on the weekend of February 17 and 18.
It has been a trying...