Maryvale Paper Mill operator Opal suing state government
PAPER Australia Pty Ltd (trading as 'Opal') began court proceedings on Monday against the state government for $402 million in damages after claiming the...
Emergency services issue long weekend warnings
EMERGENCY services have issued warnings ahead of the Grand Final Eve long weekend.
Victoria Police is launching a major crackdown on drink and drug driving...
Gelliondale Wind Farm application resubmitted
DEVELOPERS behind the proposed Gelliondale Wind Farm have withdrawn their planning permit, and submitted a new application, a move seen as a way to...
Gippsland Plains Rail Trail upgrade through Heyfield
THE Gippsland Plains Rail Trail committee has secured a grant through Regional Development Victoria's Tiny Towns Fund to upgrade and bitumen seal an all-abilities...
Councillors vote to remove facilities access rule
Wellington Shire Council (WSC) has removed a clause in the local laws which was considered to have excluded transgender, non-binary and intersex people from...
Sale Musical Festival changes back to botanic gardens next year
The Sale Music Festival will return to the Sale Botanic Gardens next year, but will move from the traditional Labour Day long weekend.
The 13th...
Action needed to control rabbits: Danny O’Brien
Rabbit population is out of control across the district, with areas like Woodside particularly affected, according state Member for Gippsland South Danny O'Brien.
Mr O'Brien...
Heath seeks answers on Fingerboards
STATE Member for Eastern Victoria Renee Heath followed up her recent visit to site of the the proposed Fingerboards mineral sands mine near Glenaladale,...
Aqua Energy upgrade opening October 7
Wellington Shire Council has announced the much-anticipated redevelopment of Aqua Energy Leisure Centre in Sale is complete, with the $23 million facility set to...
Fatal crash in Flynn
A MALE has died following a crash at Flynn last Wednesday night.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Flynns Creek and Ingles Rds...
Yarram loses last bank this week with Bendigo Bank closure
Yarram Bendigo Bank customers will have their accounts moved to Traralgon, about a 50-minute drive away, or over an hour by bus, after the...
Be fire ready with no-fee green waste disposal
Wellington Shire Council is urging property owners, particularly in coastal communities, to prepare for the fire danger period by taking advantage of its Fire...
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Depth and diversity at East Gippsland Art Gallery
Two new exhibitions, showcasing the depth and diversity of Gippsland’s creative talent, will open at the East Gippsland Art Gallery this Friday.
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