Hatchery gives hope to endangered galaxias
The state government has expanded the range of two critically endangered small-bodied native fish, Moroka galaxias and McDowall's galaxias, by stocking both species into...
Lending a hand to growing family
For Eilis and Mitch, the prospect of a second child filled them with the usual amount of excitement, anxiety and wonder.
Being parents to a...
Under 35s trending back to dairy consumption
New research shows a growing trend in millennials and gen Z (aged 18-to-34) prioritising dairy consumption as part of their daily diet, with more...
Call to reopen Port Albert walking trail
The state government has been called on to fast track resources to reopen the Old Port Trail walking track in Port Albert.
Speaking in state...
RAAF column – March 26 2025
The skies above Gippsland are set to be filled with the sounds of two F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Number Two Operational Conversion Unit...
Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund releases annual report
LOCAL charity, Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (GERF), was called on to assist Gippsland residents over four natural disasters over the last 12 months.
The charity's...
Funding for endangered fish
The federal government is investing $700,000 to save five species of galaxias fish which are at imminent risk of extinction.
Urgent action is needed to...
‘Net zero’ roundtable for Gippsland’s clean energy future
Federal Senator Jess Walsh joined local leaders, unions, industry representatives, and education institutions for a roundtable discussion with the Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA)...
Federal budget sets scene for election
David Braithwaite
With an election to be called imminently, last Tuesday night's federal budget is seen as a taste of things to come during the...
Council considering glass bin options
Wellington Shire Council is in the process of determining what it deems is the best option for introducing a fourth kerbside bin for residents,...
Criminal incidents in Wellington up 17.5pc
The number of criminal incidents across Wellington Shire last year rose 17.5 per cent compared to 2023.
According the latest figures from the Crime Statistics...
Tim Bull calls on state government to fix ‘ghost camping’ by Easter:
The State Environment Minister has been asked to ensure the 'ghost camping', which occurred over the Christmas holidays, does not continue over Easter.
Member for...
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Eight farms pass effluent test
Environment Protection Authority inspections of 43 dairy farms across three Gippsland municipalities, including Wellington Shire, have found just eight of them passed the test...
