Turning of the first sod for Aqua Energy redevelopment
It’s silver shovel ready.
Representatives from the state government, Wellington Shire Council, the John Leslie Foundation and community gathered to mark the start of construction...
Gippsland Water encourages locals to prepare for bushfire season
WITH a warmer than usual summer predicted, Gippsland Water is encouraging people to prepare for bushfires.
Gippsland Water Managing Director, Sarah Cumming, advised customers to...
Loch Sport fire confusion called out
Confusion about emergency warnings sent during the Loch Sport fires on October 1 has prompted demands for improved warning communication in the future.
Member for...
Teaching kids how to save lives with CPR
An Australian-first pilot program that teaches Year 7 Victorian students how to save lives will now be expanded to students in Years 8 to...
Know the cost of spring DIY before you pay the price
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) reminds Victorians who want to make the most of Spring weather and undertake renovations around their home to hire...
Honouring the contributions of the late bushfire expert Kevin Tolhurst
John Cameron and David Packham OAM
KEVIN Tolhurst AM died on October 5, 2023 after delivering an address to a community forum on bushfire mitigation...
Lin and UD show resilience in visa debacle
WITHIN the community of Sale, a heart-wrenching tale of resilience and hope is unfolding as a refugee family finds itself in a struggle for...
Helping students succeed with study hubs
The Gippsland East Higher Education (GEHE) Study Hub recently welcomed its 104th student.
Students from across the East Gippsland and Wellington Shires who are enrolled...
Fleming an award winning jeweller
Continuing the family legacy, Ari Fleming recently won the 2023 Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) Australasian Jewellery Award.
The stunning kite-shaped iolite and diamond ring...
Spate of out of control burn-offs prompts warning
THE CFA is asking Victorians to take extreme care when burning off following 115 out-of-control burn-offs across the state last month.
To avoid a further...
Australian Sustainable Hardwoods at Heyfield under pressure
AUSTRALIAN Sustainable Hardwoods at Heyfield, which is under pressure due to the state government's policy to close the native forest industry in the new...
Aiming to reduce feral pig numbers across Eastern Victoria
LANDHOLDERS and the local community are being urged to report sightings of feral pigs as part of a project aimed at reducing their population...
Latest News
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...
