Home News Fire season set The first Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the 2023-34 fire season commences on Monday, October 9, for Wellington and East Gippsland Shire Councils. Photo: Contributed News Fire season set 09/10/2023 FacebookXEmail The start date for this year's Victorian fire season was set by fire authorities two weeks ago, with the first […] Let's Stay Connected There’s no better way to stay connected with your local community than with a digital subscription to the Gippsland Times. Please subscribe or login to access all content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password Latest News Flight Lieutenant Alex Christison makes his childhood dream come true 17/04/2026 While most kids grow up playing footy, Flight Lieutenant Alex Christison learned to drive on a tractor and could pilot a plane solo at... April Bird of the Month: Great crested grebe 16/04/2026 Local 11‑year‑old shines in Gippsland tennis grand final 16/04/2026 Remembering a ‘real good bloke’ with John Parker book release 15/04/2026 Coalition pledges more police 15/04/2026