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Labor improves Gippsland vote

The Australian Labor Party had a great election night federally, and in the seat of Gippsland reversed its decline in the share of the...

Erin Patterson trial, week two

THE second week of the Erin Paterson Supreme Court trial was heard last week. Three people died following a fatal beef wellington lunch, which allegedly...

Transforming Yarram tourism

The state government is helping to transform Yarram and its surrounding region into a vibrant and thriving tourism destination through the Forestry Transition Program’s...

Council beat: Roads, rates and reports

In addition to releasing its draft budget for public comment, Wellington Shire Council met on Tuesday night last week to discuss a road project...

AusNet plans $3.5 billion upgrade for distribution network

AusNet is planning to invest $3.5 billion to upgrade the distribution network across Victoria, as outlined in a proposal to the Australian Energy Regulator...

Council opens draft budget for feedback

Wellington Shire Council is inviting residents to submit feedback on its 2025-26 draft budget, which is open for public comment following approval to release...

Star of the South confident of windfarm approval

STAR of the South is confident of lodging this year the environmental approval applications for its proposed windfarm offshore from Gippsland. This follows the state...

From the Archives – ‘A Gippsland mystery: Story of the captive white woman’ (1927)

Gippsland Times, Saturday, December 24, 1927, courtesy of Trove. This newspaper article is shared for historical interest only, and is not a comment on its...

Sale business’ role in Ring Road completion

A SALE business is playing a key role in Victoria’s biggest freeway upgrade projects. GBG Concrete and Construction is manufacturing more than 200 precast concrete...

Peter Nixon AO remembered

FORMER federal member for Gippsland Peter Nixon AO last week died at the age of 97. Born in Orbost, Mr Nixon was a fourth generation...

Francis a ‘moral compass’: Bishop

Catholic Bishop of Sale Greg Bennet said the late Pope Francis served with humility and compassion. Catholic churches across the region have held services for...

Jobs fair returns next week

The Middle of Everywhere Jobs and Careers Fair will return next week. The event will be held next Wednesday, May 14, from 9.30am to 2pm...

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Erin Patterson’s trial in closing stages: week 8 recap

THE trial of Erin Patterson entered its final stages last week, with the prosecution and defence giving their closing address to the jury. The prosecution...