Audit of VicForests finds 96 per cent compliance
The 2022 official audit of VicForests has found an average 96 per cent compliance with the state's forestry environmental standards.
The latest independent audit was...
Save a life this Shocktober
With more cardiac arrests in Victoria than ever before, Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging Gippsland residents to learn or refresh their cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)...
Birds know your dog is off its lead
New research indicates birds can tell whether a dog is on or off-lead, even if unleashed dogs are well-behaved.
The researchers observed the ‘escape responses’...
Rusty to be sentenced
Zaida Glibanovic
THE former Member for Morwell, Russell Northe, will be sentenced later this month after pleading guilty to two counts of misconduct of public...
Senator Raff Ciccone’s op-ed on Voice referendum
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Raff Ciccone
THIS Saturday, Australia has the opportunity to take a practical step towards better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Voice to...
Voice Referendum – The case for No
THE 'No' campaign, 'Australians for Unity', is led by Indigenous businessman and community leader, Nyunggai Warren Mundine, and the Shadow Indigenous Australians Minister, Senator...
Voice Referendum – The case for Yes
THE October 14 referendum on the Aboriginal Voice to Parliament is an opportunity for Australians to finally fix one missing piece of the Constitution...
West Sale pool keeps aquatic programs running smoothly
AQUA Energy Leisure Centre in Sale will commence its $23 million redevelopment this month, closing the indoor pools and sauna at 5pm on Sunday,...
Victoria’s duck abundance survey soon to commence
THE Game Management Authority (GMA) will begin its annual aerial survey of Victoria's game duck population on Monday (October 16).
The survey will be conducted...
CFA says Gippsland fires show early start to season
THE CFA says the Gippsland fires last week gave Victorians an early glimpse of the coming fire season.
Significant grass and bushfires broke out at...
Chester: A bad sign for Gippsland road projects
FEDERAL Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester says the removal of roadside signs advertising upcoming safety works is an indication that motorists will be waiting...
Stronger food labelling regulations
Calls have been made for the federal government to update labelling regulations to distinguish meat and plant-based alternatives clearly.
Cattle Australia's interim chief executive, Adam...