Victorian Coalition want to introduce urban solar parks and pausing transmission projects
THE Victorian Liberals and Nationals claims they will drive down the cost of the transition away from coal-fired electricity if they are elected to...
Budget boost for Gippsland Trades and Labour Council
AFTER months of uncertainty, the state budget has eased pressure for the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council (GTLC).
GTLC runs community education programs and projects...
Funding for Hastings terminal environmental effects statement
Gippsland’s offshore wind industry will rely heavily on the Port of Hastings, which was selected as the location for the future Victorian Renewable Energy...
Victorian Budget: What’s in it for Wellington?
What’s in it for Wellington?
There’s capital upgrades of $323,000 for Stratford Primary School and $428,000 for Briagolong Primary School. That’s largely it for Wellington-focused...
Approval for Esso decommissiong
The national offshore energy regulator has approved Esso Australia's execution environment plan for the first stage of decommissiong platforms in Bass Strait.
The acceptance of...
East Gippsland man charged for spraying manure in Traralgon
AN East Gippsland man has been fined $1221 by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) after his truck splashed a Traralgon street with liquid manure...
Progress for energy projects in Gelliondale and Golden Beach
STEPS were taken last week towards the progression of two energy projects in Wellington Shire.
Changes to state government regulations could make it easier for...
State budget not much write home about
Cost of living relief, crime prevention, healthcare spending, 20 per cent off car registrations, half-price public transport and works for schools, kindergartens and TAFEs....
ABC staff accept enterprise agreement
ABC staff have voted to accept an enterprise agreement with the public broadcaster.
According to two union representing ABC staff - the Media, Entertainment and...
Research looks at offshore wind benefits
COMMUNITY input is being sought to assist a project looking into the benefits of offshore wind projects.
Locky McLeod, a PhD researcher at the University...
Sale builder suspended for 11 months over backyard pool obligations
The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) has suspended a Sale builder for 11 months over four backyard pools in Gippsland that were filled with water without any suitable...
Better Transmission discusses Engineers Australia’s report on infrastructure
A NATIONAL call from Engineers Australia for longer-term infrastructure thinking raises new questions about whether the Gippsland offshore wind energy transmission plan is being...
















