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Free rego for apprentices

THE state government is backing Victoria's hard-working apprentices, helping to ease cost-of-living pressures by making vehicle registration free for eligible apprentices from next month. Premier...

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

JUNE is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel Cancer Australia's initiative raises awareness of Australia's second deadliest cancer, and helps the leading community-funded charity dedicated to...

Letters reflecting on gun reform in Canberra

Tom Parry LETTERS written to John Howard in the aftermath of the Port Arthur massacre are the latest items to be included in the National...

Bird of the Month, June 2023: Royal Spoonbill

ROYAL Spoonbills are among the most distinctive of birds, easily recognised as they stride through shallow water swinging their long, black spoon-shaped bills from...

Time in lieu for teachers attending school camp

The Australian Education Union Victorian Branch has achieved a significant win which will see the state government provide an additional $130 million for school...

Tom McIntosh promotes Wellington budget measures

Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh MP was in the Wellington Shire last Friday (June 9) to promote local measures from this year’s State...

Youth theatre showcasing in Traralgon

THE Gippsland Youth Drama Workshop’s new production hits the stage this weekend, promising to be a memorable event for the whole family. Bush Tale Bunyip...

Stargazing events this weekend in Loch Sport

Tom Parry LOCH Sport is preparing to host a pair of stargazing events this weekend. To be held over two successive nights, the Guided Star Tour...

Impacts on the health and wellbeing of Gippslanders

FINANCIAL security, employment and a healthy environment all impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in Gippsland, including the LGBTIQA+ community. Gippsland Primary...

Correctional Centre being investigated

FULHAM Correctional Centre is currently being investigated by the national medical regulator over the alleged improper prescription of drugs. The story was broken by ABC...

Dry preparation needed

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging farmers and decision-makers to prepare for drier conditions as the first seasonal outlook by the Australian Bureau...

Mayors in Parliament

Stefan Bradley and Tom Parry COUNCILS affected by the shutdown of native timber harvesting have taken their fight to Canberra. Representatives from Wellington Shire, Latrobe City...

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Wellington Shire’s new mayor and deputy

The election of councillors Cindy Madeley and Liz Foat as Wellington Shire’s mayor and deputy mayor on Tuesday night marked a historic first for...

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