Next assessment for Blue Mackerel wind project
PROPOSED offshore wind power project Blue Mackerel has entered the most comprehensive stage of environmental assessment, with the federal government confirming the JERA Nex...
VicGrid renewable zone consultation ends Sunday
VicGrid is continuing to hold community sessions to get feedback from local residents and share information on the draft Gippsland Renewable Energy Zone.
VicGrid, established...
Council seeking state government action at abandoned sites
Wellington Shire Council last week approved a motion to write to Premier Jacinta Allan, requesting urgent state government resolution of land sale issues at...
Chester is Nats deputy leader
FEDERAL Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has been elected deputy leader of the Nationals.
Mr Chester and new Nationals leader Matt Canavan were elected to...
Anzac badge commemorates 125th anniversary
To mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Australian Army, the Returned and Services League Victorian branch has released a commemorative badge...
Farmers fear ‘land-grab’
A LAST-minute government amendment to a bill, which farmers fear could green-light power companies to compulsorily acquire their land for transmission lines before environmental and planning...
Keep an eye out for highly invasive water hyacinth
Victorians are urged to keep an eye out for water hyacinth after an infestation on a rural property in Anakie, north of Geelong.
Water hyacinth...
Young farmers share experiences
PASSING on wisdom is crucial in the dairy industry.
The Young Dairy Network (YDN) held a panel discussion session last month, sharing experiences from some...
Longford PS celebrates 150 years
Longford Primary School will be celebrating its 150th year this month, with past students, staff and families travelling to an event to be held...
Inaugural boat show a success
Organisers, the Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) and exhibitors such as Stratford Marine, have hailed the inaugural Gippsland Lakes Boat Show a success.
Very...
Surf club tech upgrade
Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club has received a welcome boost through Wellington Shire Council's Community Assistance Grant program.
Club president Chris Fleming said the club...
Fuel prices surge, servos warn motorists not to panic buy
In the week following Iran’s retaliation to the United States-Israel airstrikes, many Australians rushed to the petrol pumps in anticipation of prices soaring.
Across Gippsland,...
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Strong fleet tackles Marlay Point Overnight Race
This year’s Marley Point Overnight Race was a soaring success, with event coordinator Di Floyd saying the strong participation and successful finish rate reflected...
