Public drunkenness reform
Public intoxication is no longer a crime in Victoria.
The change in the law is the direct result of tireless advocacy from First Nations communities...
Details on Fulham Prison’s ‘restricted operations’ sparse
Fulham Correctional Centre underwent a period of 'lockdown' or 'restricted operations' last week, which is believed to have commenced on Sunday, November 12 and...
Fatal Inglis Street crash
Tragedy struck on local roads at the weekend, with a driver killed and their passenger critically injured following a devastating crash on Inglis Street...
Lessons from Tasmania’s native timber industry
The 'precautionary principle' is not included in the Tasmanian Forest Practices Code, where a more pragmatic approach manages any threatened species, according to a...
Still no answers on timber axe
Page after page of blacked-out documents and no real information - that was the result of Wellington Shire Council's attempts over almost four years...
Parole reforms for public safety
Convicted murderer Paul Denyer will never be a risk to community safety again under laws recently introduced to the state parliament restricting parole for...
Spread the Christmas cheer with Salvo’s appeal
The Salvation Army is launching its annual Christmas appeal in Victoria's Gippsland region, which will help The Salvos support individuals and families in the...
Share the Dignity donation run
Share the Dignity is concerned about collecting enough 'It's in the Bag' donations for their Christmas appeal, as new research reveals more than a...
Keep your family safe around pools this summer
As the warmer weather approaches, Victorians are reminded to make sure their swimming pool or spa is safely fenced off with a compliant barrier...
Sale Alternative Truck Route projects part of infrastructure review
Stefan Bradley
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has confirmed the strengthening of two bridges along the proposed Sale Alternative Truck Route are included...
Need to target health inequities at the source
HEALTH inequalities will persist in Gippsland unless we address the social determinants of health, according to Gippsland Primary Health Network (Gippsland PHN).
Gippsland PHN's acting...
Chester criticises government’s infrastructure changes
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has hit out at the federal government's proposed changes to infrastructure funding, saying the "biggest losers" will be regional...
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Protect against mozzies following Loch Sport RRV detection
Two authorities have issued advice to travellers and residents heading to Wellington Shire’s coastal areas after routine mosquito trapping in Loch Sport detected Ross...
